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This handbook is a quick-reference tool that provides practical, field-level guidance to establish and maintain a GBV sub-cluster in a humanitarian emergency. It provides the foundations for coordination. More in-depth information can be pursued through resources referenced in this handbook. The GBV...
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Bridging the gap between disaster resilience and conflict risk reduction
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Manual de Normas Mínimas para la Protección de la Infancia en la Acción Humanitaria (CPMS) - Resumen
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The SIMEX Series App, exercise material, how-to guides and support.
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In fragile, conflict-affected and vulnerable settings, delivery of quality health services faces significant challenges, including disruption of a routine health service organization and delivery systems, increased health needs, complex and unpredictable resourcing issues, and vulnerability to multi...
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