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Briefing paper

Right to a Future: Empowering refugees from Syria and host governments to face a long-term crisis

09/11/2015

7 documents

20 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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With no end to the conflict in Syria in sight, the four million people forced to flee the country have no foreseeable prospect of safe return. And as the impact of the crisis on neighbouring countries grows and aid dries up, the situation for these refugees is becoming increasingly dire. This briefing calls for a […]

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Briefing paper

Failing Syria: Assessing the impact of UN Security Council Resolutions in protecting and assisting civilians in Syria

12/03/2015

4 documents

30 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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The unanimous adoption of UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2139 at the end of February 2014 brought with it much needed hope for people in Syria and across the Middle East. In it, the UNSC called for an urgent increase in access for humanitarian aid in Syria and demanded that all parties immediately cease attacks […]

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Briefing note

Beyond Ceasefire: Ending the blockade of Gaza

06/12/2012

4 documents

10 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English

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The ceasefire agreed between the Government of Israel and Hamas on 21 November 2012, following the recent military escalation in Gaza and southern Israel, provides an unprecedented opportunity to end the cycle of violence that has affected too many innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilians. In the ceasefire understanding, the parties agreed to negotiate ‘opening the […]

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Briefing paper

From Relief to Recovery: Supporting good governance in post-earthquake Haiti

06/01/2011

5 documents

25 pages long

Languages: Dutch, English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish

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The humanitarian response undertaken in Haiti after the earthquake that struck on 12 January 2010 has been one of the most complex ever. However, as the first anniversary of the quake approaches, the Haitian state, together with the international community, is making little progress in reconstruction. The Haitian authorities need to show greater strategic leadership […]

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Briefing note

Waking the Devil: The impact of forced disarmament on civilians in the Kivus

17/07/2009

2 documents

6 pages long

Languages: English, French

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The military operations launched against the FDLR since early 2009 have been presented as a bid for the unity (Umoja Wetu) and peace (Kimia II) that have so long eluded eastern DRC. In that light they have received considerable international acclaim and support, particularly through the UN peacekeeping force, MONUC. Warnings of potentially devastating consequences […]

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Right to a Future: Empowering refugees from Syria and host governments to face a long-term crisis

Failing Syria: Assessing the impact of UN Security Council Resolutions in protecting and assisting civilians in Syria

Beyond Ceasefire: Ending the blockade of Gaza

From Relief to Recovery: Supporting good governance in post-earthquake Haiti

Waking the Devil: The impact of forced disarmament on civilians in the Kivus