No Let - Up In The Humanitarian Crisis

This report is based on the findings and observations made by ICRC personnel during their regular contacts with the staff in hospitals, health care centres and water and sanitation facilities, with public authorities and with other organisations. According to the report, five years after the outbreak of the war in Iraq, the humanitarian situation in most of the country remains among the most critical in the world. Because of the conflict millions if Iraqis have insufficient access to clean water, sanitation and health care. The current crisis exacerbated by the lasting effects of previous armed conflicts and years of economic sanctions. Despite limited improvements in security in some areas, armed violence is still having a disastrous impact. Civilians continue to be killed in the hostilities. The injured often do not receive adequate medical acre. Millions of people have been forced to rely on insufficient supplies of poor-quality water as water and sewage systems suffer from a lack of maintenance and shortage of engineers. The report says many families include people who have been forced by the conflict to flee their homes, leaving those left behind with the daily struggle of trying to make ends meet. A sustained economic crisis marked by high unemployment further aggravates their plight. To avert an even worse crisis, a renewed effort is required to address the everyday needs of Iraqis. As a matter of priority, every Iraqi man, woman and child should have regular access to health care, electricity, clean water and sanitation. moreover, all those involved in the conflict and those who can influence then must do everything possible to ensure that civilians , medical staff and medical facilities are not harmed. This is an obligation under international humanitarian law that applies both to States and non-State entities. Despite the difficult security situation, the ICRC has been able to help hundreds of thousands of the neediest Iraqis. It has been working closely with local organisations to ensure that people all over the country receive the aid they most require. It is extremely difficult to obtain reliable and comprehensive statistics on the state of public services in Iraq.

Principles of Partnership (PoP)/: A Statement of Commitment

The Global Humanitarian Platform, created in July 2006, brings together UN and non-UN humanitarian organizations on an equal footing. Striving to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian action, based on an ethical obligation and accountability to the populations we serve, Acknowledging diversity as an asset of the humanitarian community and reco. . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  May 14, 2008
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Crisis Group

The International Crisis Group is now generally recognised as the world’s leading independent, non-partisan, source of analysis and advice to governments, and intergovernmental bodies like the United Nations, European Union and World Bank, on the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict.

Added by  Carmen Villegas Caballero  May 9, 2008
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No Let - Up In The Humanitarian Crisis

This report is based on the findings and observations made by ICRC personnel during their regular contacts with the staff in hospitals, health care centres and water and sanitation facilities, with public authorities and with other organisations. According to the report, five years after the outbreak of the war in Iraq, the humanitarian situation. . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 30, 2008
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Humanitarian Imperative Comes First

The analysis of the humanitarian situation inside Iraq is severely constrained by the extreme difficulties faced by everyone (Government Ministries, NGOs, the UN, or research bodies) who attempt to collect accurate data that is agreed upon by all parties. The best that can be done until access improves and detailed assessments can be undertaken is . . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 30, 2008
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Another Window of Opportunity

Various types of conflicts are present today in almost all communities in Iraq, due to multiple causes and sources. Obstacles in the political process are widening the rift in existing conflicts and fuelling the emergence of new conflicts. Due to the complexity of the situation, solutions to some conflicts may exacerbate or fuel other conflicts. . . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 30, 2008
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Quick’ response to humanitarian crisis

In the last period NGO Coordination Committee in Iraq has been witnesses of the humanitarian crisis that has been rapidly unfolding all over Iraq. NCCI have to ask ourselves was the emergency situation declared before the fighting and violence in the south of Iraq and Baghdad area or it is supposed to be declared now.

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 30, 2008
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NCCI briefing papers on “Focus on Operationality"

“ Focus on Operationality ” Briefing Papers are meant for humanitarian organisations inside Iraq, supporting agencies, policymakers and donors. They provide information on current operational and policy challenges, as well as lessons learned and best practices drawn from recent field experience. They are based on ongoing consultations with a spectr. . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 29, 2008
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New UNHCR and "Google Earth Outreach" initiative

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has annnounced a new UNHCR and Google Earth initiative "Google Earth Outreach" that was launched in Geneva on 8 April 2008. The programme gives the humanitarian agencies an opportunity to virtually zoom in on specific refugee situations and provides a tool for a close-up view of some of th. . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 29, 2008
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Internal Displacement: Global Overview of Trends and Developments in 2007

In 2007, the estimated number of people internally displaced as a result of armed conflicts and violence passed the 26 million mark. This is the highest figure since the early 1990s, and marks a six per cent increase from the 2006 figure of 24.5 million. Although international attention to the plight of internally displaced people (IDPs) continued . . .

Added by  Matthias Thiemig  April 23, 2008
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The Expanded Humanitarian Response Fund: Project and Financial Status:

As of March 31, 2008, a total of 331 project proposals have been submitted to the ERF since August 2007. Nine project proposals have been submitted by international NGOs and twenty-two by Iraqi NGOs. Twenty-two projects have been approved, with 8 completed projects and 14 ongoing projects, with a total value of $ 3,543,152. A further 7 projects are. . .

Added by  Victor K. Mugarura  April 18, 2008
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