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IASC Gender Handbook in Humanitarian Action, Women, Girls, Men and Boys: Different Needs, Equal Opportunities
This handbook provides practical guidelines to help emergency practitioners incorporate a gender equality perspective in emergency responses. The handbook explains core gender issues which apply across all sectors, as well as providing sector by sector practical tools and checklists for gender analysis and response. (Inter-Agency Standing Committee: December 2006) More info >>
Preventing corruption in humanitarian assistance: final research report
This report documents perceptions of corruption in humanitarian operations, including the context of humanitarian assistance, the risks and consequences of corruption and policies and practices to manage corruption risks. (Transparency International: 2008) More info >>
Being prepared to go on assignment
Contains three checklists to help you to be prepared for an overseas assignment. (RedR Australia) More info >>
Natural disaster relief and recovery arrangements: community recovery package guidelines 2007
The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements provide for the Australian Government to reimburse state and territory governments for a proportion of their expenditure on natural disaster relief and recovery. (Department of Transport and Regional Services: 2007) More info >>
The preparation of volunteers for deployment in emergencies
This paper from the Australian Journal of Emergency Management looks at the needs of volunteers deployed in emergencies. (Emergency Management Australia: 2006) More info >>
Minimum standards for education in emergencies
These minimum standards were developed to address issues of access, quality, coordination and funding of education in emergency contexts. (Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE): December 2004) More info >>
Sphere humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response
The Sphere Project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs, and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It provides resources, best practice and networking opportunities for those working in humanitarian response. (The Sphere Project: 2004 revised edition) More info >>
Protection: an ALNAP guide for humanitarian emergencies
A guidance booklet on protection for humanitarian agency field staff. (Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action: August 2005) More info >>