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European Humanitarian Intervention in the Ottoman Empire

Explore European powers' moral duty to intervene in Ottoman affairs during the 19th century, motivated by humanitarian and imperial interests. Discover the impact of the Concert of Europe and legal theories on humanitarian intervention.

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Mine Action in the Humanitarian Cluster System

The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) plays a crucial role in coordinating humanitarian efforts, with a focus on mine action in the global protection cluster. This involves clear responsibilities, strategic planning, and advocacy to address humanitarian needs. The IASC Reference Module for Clus

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Comprehensive Guide to Assessing and Prioritizing Child and Adolescent Health in Humanitarian Settings

This module provides a detailed operational guide on assessing and prioritizing child and adolescent health in humanitarian settings. It covers obtaining data on child/adolescent health, coordinating responses, planning activities, and utilizing data systems for monitoring and evaluation. Key compon

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Humanitarian Action and Coordination: Essential Guidelines and Standards

This comprehensive guide provides insights on coordinating child and adolescent health in humanitarian settings, emphasizing the importance of understanding and implementing key actions. It covers the utilization of resources like the operational guide, self-assessment tracker, and core humanitarian

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Understanding Sphere: Humanitarian Standards and Practices

Learn about Sphere, a global movement focusing on humanitarian standards and quality assistance. Explore the Sphere Handbook, its philosophy, and the importance of humanitarian standards. Discover the key areas covered in the Handbook and why they are essential for effective crisis response. Join a

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Gender-Responsive Humanitarian Leadership and Transformation

Challenges in implementing gender-responsive humanitarian programmes require greater political will, leadership, resources, accountability, and capacity building. Feminist leadership aims to transform power dynamics, fight inequality, and create inclusive structures. It involves principles, values,

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Understanding Humanitarian Landscape and Coordination Challenges

The humanitarian landscape involves various organizations working together to provide assistance during crises. Coordination challenges, such as identifying needs, existing assistance, and government involvement, have been prevalent. The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) was established in 1991

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Insights from Evaluation of Previous Humanitarian Crises and Core Humanitarian Standards

Evaluation of past crises reveals the importance of core humanitarian standards in providing timely, coordinated, and effective assistance. Learning from experience, feedback mechanisms, and competent staff are key for addressing humanitarian crises. Data and systems play a crucial role in monitorin

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Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management in Humanitarian Emergencies

Inter-Cluster Coordination and Information Management play vital roles in humanitarian emergencies. The coordination mechanism involves regular meetings convened by the RC/HC and coordinated by OCHA, providing opportunities for clusters to collaborate on shared planning, needs assessments, and poole

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Understanding PSEA: Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Settings

Sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian settings pose serious threats to vulnerable populations, directly contradicting humanitarian principles. The establishment of initiatives like the Iraq PSEA Network aims to prevent and respond to such misconduct through awareness-raising, capacity buildi

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Humanitarian Transformation of Logistic Firms in Emergency Situations

This research explores how logistic firms evolve into humanitarian entities in response to grand challenges like natural disasters and refugee crises. Case studies and data collection methodologies are utilized to understand the transformation process, as seen in examples such as SOS Mediterrane and

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Understanding Gas Laws: Boyle's, Charles', Gay-Lussac's, and Avogadro's Laws

Gas laws such as Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, Gay-Lussac's Law, and Avogadro's Law govern the behavior of gases under different conditions. Boyle's Law relates pressure and volume at constant temperature, Charles' Law relates volume and temperature at constant pressure, Gay-Lussac's Law relates pressu

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Corporate Evaluation of UN Women's Contribution to Humanitarian Action

The Independent Evaluation and Audit Services conducted an evaluation of UN Women's work in humanitarian action from 2014-2018, assessing its relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability. The evaluation emphasized the need for stronger links between UN Women's global normative work and humanitarian

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Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2019 Key Findings

The Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2019 explores key findings regarding international humanitarian assistance, multi-year funding growth, funding to UN agencies, cash and voucher programs, and direct funding to local and national actors. The report highlights the challenges and disparities in

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Humanitarian Response Planning and Implementation Tools

This content discusses various tools and guidelines used in the strategic planning and implementation stages of humanitarian response operations. It covers gap analysis, flash appeals, gender considerations, humanitarian response plans, secondary data analysis, and GNC IM tools for informing strateg

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Innovative Approaches in Humanitarian Crises and Development Financing

This study explores the New Way of Working in humanitarian crises, focusing on reinforcing national systems, anticipating crises, and transcending humanitarian-development divides. Promising trends include rising government ownership and increased linkages between humanitarian activities and governm

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Understanding the Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC)

The Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC) is a coordinated series of actions aimed at preparing for, managing, and delivering humanitarian responses efficiently. It focuses on delivering fast, coordinated, effective, and protection-driven aid to those affected by crises. Central to the HPC is the invol

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Protected Persons and Civilian Victims in Armed Conflicts: Understanding International Humanitarian Law

Exploring the protection of civilians in the hands of enemy powers, this content delves into the historical context of civilian victims during past wars, the dangers faced by the civilian population in military operations, sources of law protecting civilians, the concept of civilians in internationa

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Contrasting Legal Systems Around the World

Explore the diverse legal families globally, such as Civil Law (Romano-Germanic) and Common Law (Anglo-American), along with their historical backgrounds, sources of law, and dominant ideologies. Delve into the distinctions between Civil Law and Common Law, their origins, development, and practical

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Promoting Gender Equality in Humanitarian Action

Understand the importance of promoting gender equality in humanitarian action, including principles, challenges, and the need to transform attitudes and beliefs. Learn key global standards, gender analysis, and leadership in humanitarian settings. Explore the rights of women and girls, gender inequa

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Collaboration for Durable Solutions in Humanitarian Settings

This workshop addresses challenges and opportunities in achieving durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including humanitarian and development actors, to ensure long-term recovery and sustainable pea

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Overview of UK Law: Statute Law, Common Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law

Statute Law is written law created through the parliamentary process, forming the basis of the legal system. Common Law, on the other hand, is unwritten law based on judicial decisions and precedents. They govern different aspects such as civil and criminal matters, each with its unique characterist

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Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action

This module focuses on integrating gender-based violence interventions into humanitarian mine action, providing guidelines, agenda, outcomes, and strategies for implementation. It emphasizes informing and supporting humanitarian actors to develop action plans and accountability measures to address g

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Right to Protest on High Seas: MV Mavi Marmara Case at ICC

The case of the MV Mavi Marmara, a vessel attempting to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza in 2010, raises questions about the right to protest on the high seas. The International Criminal Court is deliberating on this issue, distinct from the onboard fatalities. The UN HRC report emphasizes the dis

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Insights from the World Humanitarian Summit Briefing

The World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey, saw significant participation and contributions. Key topics included consultations, core responsibilities, roundtable discussions, and commitments to address global challenges such as forced displacement, gender equality, and climate change. T

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Renegotiation of Donor Conditions for Humanitarian Financing

This interim presentation outlines the objective of renegotiating donor requirements to reduce burden in humanitarian financing. Findings focus on the severity of conditions, methodology used, respondents involved, general findings, and top conditions affecting humanitarian principles. The document

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Humanitarian Efforts in Addressing Shelter, Energy, and NFI Needs in Venezuela

Humanitarian organizations in Venezuela are working to address the critical needs for shelter, energy, and non-food items in the country. Initiatives such as alternative energy sources for cooking have been implemented to improve access to electricity and essential supplies. Challenges including lim

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The Manfred Lachs International Conference on Conflicts in Space and the Rule of Law

The 4th Manfred Lachs International Conference held in Montreal in 2016 explored the intersection of conflicts in space and the rule of law, specifically focusing on the legal framework surrounding outer space weaponry. Discussions highlighted the importance of upholding humanitarian values, promoti

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IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) 2023

Explore the latest in humanitarian technology at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) 2023. Join experts in discussing data-centric operations design for biomedical screening technologies and promoting healthcare delivery. This event aims to leverage technology for the benefit o

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Classification of Law: Understanding Different Types and Functions

Exploring the classification of law is essential for understanding the diverse nature of legal systems. This overview delves into domestic law vs. public international law, public law vs. private law, and the sub-divisions within public law, such as constitutional, administrative, and criminal law.

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Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Nutrition Programs

This module focuses on integrating gender-based violence interventions in humanitarian nutrition guidelines. It covers key areas such as linking GBV and humanitarian programming, implementing guidance, assessment, resource mobilization, and developing action plans. The aim is to inform nutrition act

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Enhancing Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action

The guidelines focus on integrating gender-based violence interventions into humanitarian action, emphasizing key changes and additions such as structural modifications, contextual considerations, and enhanced accountability. Led by UNICEF and UNFPA, the revision process involved extensive consultat

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Overview of Legal Systems and Roman Law Development

Legal systems play a crucial role in governing societies, with Roman Law, Common Law, Civil Law, and Religious Law being some of the major types worldwide. Roman Law, focusing on private law, has influenced legal traditions in various regions, especially in Europe. Contrasting Common Law and Civil L

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Understanding Humanitarian Response Plans and Flash Appeals

This content explores the features and functions of Flash Appeals and Humanitarian Response Plans (HRP) in crisis management. It delves into the role of clusters in developing these plans, the processes involved in responding to sudden or protracted crises, and the significance of coordination and s

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Joint Initiative for Sustainable Humanitarian Packaging Waste Management Meeting Summary

Collaborative effort of 16 partners in the Joint Initiative for Sustainable Humanitarian Packaging Waste Management, highlighting key steps taken from 2019 to April 2021. The initiative aims to achieve sustainable changes, coordinate efforts, reduce packaging waste, and engage in technical stakehold

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International Humanitarian Law: Protection and Regulations

International humanitarian law safeguards civilians, medical personnel, and combatants who are wounded, sick, or imprisoned during armed conflicts. It prohibits indiscriminate warfare methods, ensures humane treatment for all parties, and mandates the use of identifiable symbols for protection. Nati

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Challenges of Religious Literacy in Humanitarian Response within Governmental and Political Context

Challenges arise in humanitarian response within governmental and political contexts due to secular approaches in religious societies. Issues include discriminatory practices against local faith-based organizations (FBOs), unhelpful gender dynamics, harmful social practices, and simplistic charity m

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Gender Equality Practices in Humanitarian Aid Organizations

Internal organizational practices play a crucial role in ensuring gender equality in organizations delivering humanitarian aid. This includes resource allocation, policies, accountability, and staff training. Oxfam's Minimum Standards outline key practices for promoting gender equality. Accountabili

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James Nachtwey: A Pioneer in Humanitarian Photography

James Nachtwey, a renowned photographer, started his career capturing civil unrest in Northern Ireland. His impactful work with NGOs like the International Committee of the Red Cross has led to significant humanitarian efforts, saving millions of lives. Despite debates on exploitation, Nachtwey's im

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The Role of Academic Circles and NGOs in Implementing International Humanitarian Law in Ukraine

The research led by Nataliia Hendel and Tymur Korotkyi explores the crucial role of academic circles and non-governmental organizations in promoting and implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) in Ukraine. The study delves into the formation, activities, cooperation, and future plans of aca

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