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Our Country, Our Peace: Why women must be included in Yemen’s peace process

11/12/2015

1 documents

9 pages long

Languages: English

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The Yemen conflict has had a catastrophic effect on its people, with specific impacts on already-vulnerable women and girls. But political talks about Yemen’s future have almost exclusively been conducted by male politicians and combatants. This contrasts with the 2011 uprising, when women helped set Yemen on a path towards political reform. However, the 2011 […]

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Women, Peace and Security: Keeping the promise. How to revitalize the agenda 15 years after UNSCR 1325

03/09/2015

8 documents

24 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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In 2000, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 to uphold women’s rights in conflict and their roles in peace and security. Despite signs of progress, the impact on women’s lives and roles worldwide has been sporadic. This briefing argues that 15 years on, the UN and Member States should use a formal review of […]

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Briefing note

Typhoon Haiyan: The response so far and vital lessons for the Philippines recovery

07/12/2013

3 documents

18 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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Typhoon Haiyan not only killed thousands and made millions homeless. It also struck an already poor region, pushing families deeper into poverty, and making them more vulnerable to the next disaster. Governments and individuals have acted generously. Despite serious challenges, the aid response is now expanding. But crucial gaps must still be urgently addressed. And […]

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Briefing note

Pakistan 2012 Monsoon Floods: A prolonged disaster

01/03/2013

1 documents

4 pages long

Languages: English

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Pakistan is one of the world’s most hazard-prone countries, with each humanitarian crisis costing lives and money and deepening the alarming levels of poverty and malnutrition. Pakistan’s 2012 flood emergency left hundreds of thousands of people needing help to meet their basic needs, including clean water, food, shelter, health and medical services, sanitation facilities, and […]

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Pakistan Floods Emergency: Lessons from a continuing crisis

16/02/2012

1 documents

16 pages long

Languages: English

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The floods that began in August 2011 resulted in one of the most destructive disasters that Pakistan has experienced. Many thousands of lives have been saved by the efforts of Pakistani officials, aid workers and affected communities, and vital aid has reached millions of people. But the crisis is far from over. More than 2.5 […]

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Briefing paper

Six Months Into the Floods: Resetting Pakistan’s priorities through reconstruction

26/01/2011

4 documents

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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The monsoon floods that began in Pakistan in July 2010 caused a colossal disaster. Thanks to the collective efforts of the Pakistani Government, UN agencies, international NGOs, and local relief organisations, the response has achieved major successes and seen millions of Pakistanis receive vital emergency relief. Six months into the floods, the disaster is not […]

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Briefing note

Too Little, Too Slow: Why more must be done to assist Pakistan’s displaced millions

16/06/2009

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

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It is the world’s biggest and fastest human displacement in over a decade. The offensive launched by the Pakistan army against armed militants in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) at the end of April 2009 has resulted in a massive exodus requiring an enormous humanitarian response. Although exact numbers are difficult to verify, at least […]

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Briefing note

One Year After Cyclone Sidr: Fear replaces hope

14/11/2008

1 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English

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Long before Cyclone Sidr struck the southern coastal areas of Bangladesh on 15 November 2007, many important life-saving actions had been carried out. Thanks to early warning systems and disaster preparedness measures, up to 3,000,000 people had already evacuated low-lying coastal areas, many finding refuge in anti-cyclone shelters. Local government officials and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) […]

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Briefing note

Keeping Recovery on Course: Challenges facing the Pakistan earthquake response one year on

04/10/2006

3 documents

11 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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Survivors have begun rebuilding their homes, communities, and livelihoods – but as another hazardous Himalayan winter looms, urgent efforts are needed to ensure that people stay safe and the reconstruction process is not derailed.

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