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Laboratory biosecurity guidance

World Health Organization WHO (2006) C_WHO

The WHO laboratory biosecurity guidance follows and complements the revision of the Laboratory biosafety manual, fourth edition and provides principles and measures to prevent lapses and incidents throughout the whole value chain of handling high-consequence biological material, technology and infor ... more

Epidemic diarrhoeal disease preparedness and response. training and practice. Facilitator's guide

World Health Organization (2014)

Accessed November 2014

International assistance for victims of use of nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical weapons: time for a reality check?

Coupland R, Loye D International Review of the Red Cross (2009) C2

The risks of the use of nuclear, radiological, biological or chemical (NRBC) weapons are heterogeneous. Each risk has its own implications for developing and deploying any capacity to assist victims of an NRBC event and, in parallel, for the health and security of the people bringing this assistance ... more

Kenya Comprehensive Refugee Programme 2015

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2015)

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Quick Guide

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008) C_CDC

Manual de bioseguridad en el laboratorio

Organización Mundial de la Salud OMS (2004) C_WHO

Cuarta edición

Pakistan Flood Response: UNHCR Supplementary Appeal, September 2022 – December 2023

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2022) C1

Pakistan, one of the countries that is most vulnerable to climate change, received more than three times its usual rainfall in August 2022. Torrential rains and flash-flooding began in early July 2022, severely damaging living areas, schools and other communal buildings in refugee villages and host ... more

Mozambique: Cyclone Idai & Floods Flash Update No. 13, 29 March 2019

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) (2019) C1

The official death toll had risen to 493 people as of 29 March, according to the Government. A new cholera outbreak was reported in Nhamatande; nine Cholera Treatment Centres have been established in Beira and other locations. More than 140,000 people were displaced in 161 sites across Sofala (116 ... more

Rwanda: Economic Development and Poverty Reductions Strategy II (2013-2018)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), Rwanda (2013) C2

The Second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 2) is a launch into the home straight of our Vision 2020. We are faced with new challenges of ensuring greater self-reliance and developing global competitiveness. Conscious of these challenges, we forge ahead knowing that by work ... more

Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) (2012) C2

European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations: Maps

European Commission: European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (2025) CC

The Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) Portal of the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations includes Daily Maps, Base maps, Satellite Maps and Situation Maps.

Ready to Respond: Skills gaps for responding to humanitarian crises in urban settings in the WASH and shelter sectors
recommended

RedR UK (2014) C1

This paper has been commissioned by RedR to identify gaps in skills, technology, and knowledge in urban humanitarian response in order to inform RedR’s project Ready to Respond which is looking to address these gaps in two specific areas: Water supply, sanitation, and hygiene; Shelter res ... more

Hospital Safe from Disasters

ISDR; World Health Organization WHO; The World Bank United Nations (2008) CC

Reduce Risk, Protect Health Facilities, Save Lives

Behaviour Change Communication in Emergencies: A Toolikt

UNICEF ROSA (2006)

Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Guidelines

IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross Red Cresent Societies (2006)

Clean-Water System: Effective And Affordable

CRS Pakistan (2011)

Responding to Flood Disasters: Learning from previous relief and recovery operations

Cosgrave, J. (2014)

This paper presents lessons learned from previous flood responses in developing countries, based on a structured review of the literature. It is intended for people working in relief and recovery operations who have to decide if, when and how to intervene after a flood.