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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. . .
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14 May 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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.
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09 May 2008 |
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Carmen Villegas Caballero
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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. . .
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30 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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 . . .
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30 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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.
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30 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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.
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30 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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. . .
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29 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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. . .
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29 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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. . .
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18 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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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 . . .
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17 Apr 2008 |
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Matthias Thiemig
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Iraq: Humanitarian situation report - Update
On Sunday 30 March, aides to Moqtada al Sadr issued a statement in Najaf calling on his followers to stop battling government forces in Basrah and all other provinces. This followed the Iraqi government crackdown on so-called 'criminals and outlaws' in Basrah on 25 March, which sparked a spiral of violence in southern Iraqi towns and cities, as wel. . .
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14 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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Introduction to the community-based initiatives programme in Iraq.
Two thousand jobs are being created to help boost mine-clearing operations, a government statement said on 13 April. Those hired would go on training courses before being deployed throughout the country for mine-clearing work.
Half the jobs would go to residents of Basra. The area has an estimated five million landmines, many dating from the Ira. . .
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14 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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Framework for conflict-sensitive programming in Iraq
One of the basic underlying assumptions of conflict transformation theory is that conflict is an inherent part of development and social change, which has the potential for both constructive and destructive outcomes. Years of experience and research around the world have shown that humanitarian and other aid interventions can exert a positive impac. . .
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14 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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'Disastrous' Iraqi humanitarian crisis
As the war in Iraq reaches its five-year anniversary this week, two of the world's leading humanitarian groups issued extensive reports Monday describing a crisis of huge proportions with little reason for hope. "Despite claims that the security situation has improved in recent months, the human rights situation is disastrous," Amnesty Internationa. . .
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14 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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Emergies
Oxfam believes that people affected by crises have the fundamental right to receive prompt high quality emergency-humanitarian assistance. This assistance must be provided in crisis situations to relieve human suffering and to minimize losses to long-term development gains.
Oxfam humanitarian work is not limited to crisis response, but covers a fu. . .
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14 Apr 2008 |
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Victor K. Mugarura
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