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Review of Norwegian earthquake assistance to Pakistan 2005 and 2006
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2006The Norwegian Government responded quickly to the Pakistan Earthquake and prioritised support to Norwegian NGOs with prior experience and networks in Pakistan.DocumentProviding aid in insecure environments: trends in policy and operations
Humanitarian Policy Group, ODI, 2006There is a widespread perception within the international aid community that serious violence against aid workers has increased in recent years. This report presents findings from a two-year study examining aid in insecure environments.DocumentProtecting persons affected by natural disasters: IASC operational guidelines on human rights and natural disasters
Brookings Institution, 2006How do you protect Human Rights in times of natural disaster and emergency? This report offers guidelines from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on humanitarian action in emergencies, including situations of natural disaster. There are also standards on protecting human rights in situations of armed conflict, internal displacement and refugee situations.DocumentRebuilding lives in longer-term emergencies: older people’s experience in Darfur
HelpAge International, 2006Older people, as a vulnerable group, are often neglected or ignored in initial responses to emergencies.DocumentEarthquake relief and recovery: processes and principles
Duryog Nivaran: South Asia Network for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2006This technical brief provides an overview of the situation in earthquake-affected areas of Pakistan. It describes the early relief efforts and the gaps in assistance.DocumentHearing their voices: the women and children in the earthquake affected areas of Pakistan
Duryog Nivaran: South Asia Network for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2006This report provides an insight, through interviews and observations, into the issues faced by women and children affected by the earthquake in Pakistan.DocumentRewrite the future: education for children in conflict-affected countries
Save the Children Fund, 2006Inclusive, good quality education can be a positive force for peace and contribute to the prevention of further conflict. Yet education – its provision and its quality – is neglected in humanitarian responses to conflict.DocumentInfant and young child feeding in emergencies: operational guidance for emergency relief staff and programme managers
Emergency Nutrition Network, 2006Careful attention to infant feeding and support for good practice can save lives. This practical manual provides concise, non-technical guidance on appropriate infant and young child feeding in emergencies. Some elements are also relevant to non-emergency settings.DocumentProtection of internally displaced persons in situations of natural disaster
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, 2005This document outlines a working visit to Asia by the Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Walter Kälin. Based on these working visits, the report gives an overview of the types of protection and human rights issues that may arise in situations of displacement due to natural disasters.DocumentThe limits of statebuilding: the role of international assistance in Afghanistan
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2006Afghanistan, following years of political turmoil, has been undergoing a massive reconstruction effort since US intervention in 2001. The focus of the development agenda was, as with other cases, on state building. Establishing an effective, transparent central state was considered key to the country's long-term development.Pages