Tag: humanitarian emergencies
Children in emergency situations, especially those affected by conflict, have a wide range of educational needs depending on their context. They may have missed part or all of their education or at the very least their education has been disrupted. In addition, all children in emergencies require specific skills and knowledge to help them to… Read more
This paper aims to document the history and implications of the Sphere-Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Companionship Agreement. The paper provides background on the rationale for the inclusion of education within humanitarian response, outlines the development of the INEE Minimum Standards of Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crises and Early Reconstruction, and explains the… Read more
Mortality data, properly collected, interpreted and used, have much to contribute to the appropriateness and effectiveness of humanitarian action in emergencies, and to advocacy on behalf of populations in crises. Most actors involved in relief will one day be confronted by such data, but the different ways in which this information can be collected, and… Read more