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Evaluation report

Humanitarian Quality Assurance – Lebanon: Evaluation of Syria crisis response

21/11/2014

3 documents

44 pages long

Languages: English

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This evaluation report is presented as part of the Effectiveness Review Series 2013/14, selected for review under the humanitarian response thematic area using the application of Oxfam’s Humanitarian Indicator Toolkit (HIT). The report presents findings from the evaluation carried out between October and December 2013, of Oxfam’s humanitarian response to the Syria crisis in Lebanon […]

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Research report

Refugee Perceptions Study: Za’atari camp and host communities in Jordan

02/06/2014

1 documents

62 pages long

Languages: English

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The Refugee Perceptions Study aims to assess the needs of refugees from Syria residing in Jordan by looking at both objective data and perceptions of the situation from the perspective of the refugees themselves.The purpose of this is to allow organizations to identify new challenges and gaps in aid assistance efforts in Jordan. Those surveyed for […]

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Briefing paper

On the Home Stretch: Why Australia must use its final months on the UN Security Council to advance the rights and safety of civilians

16/04/2014

1 documents

25 pages long

Languages: English

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This report reflects on Australia’s achievements on the UN Security Council to date and the areas on which Australia should focus over the next 8 months in order to leave a positive and lasting impact. It focuses particularly on Australia’s efforts in advancing the protection of civilians and promoting the control of small arms and […]

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Briefing paper

British Foreign Policy in an Unequal World

21/03/2014

1 documents

30 pages long

Languages: English

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The UK needs a safe world in which to trade and invest, and to be free from the security threats caused by conflicts or fragile states. Yet spiralling inequality and climate change, among many other factors, threaten to create a more dangerous, unequal world. As the continuing tragedy in Syria shows, the world’s old and […]

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Education resource

Syria: Seen and Heard: An active citizenship resource for ages 11-16

15/01/2014

4 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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On 15 March 2014, it will be three years since the conflict in Syria began. 9.3 million Syrian citizens now require humanitarian support – that’s almost half the total population. More than 2.25 million Syrians have fled to neighbouring countries as refugees and more than 100,000 have died as a result of the conflict. This […]

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Journal article

Gender-based violence and the Arms Trade Treaty: reflections from a campaigning and legal perspective

12/11/2013

11 pages long

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Gender-based violence and the Arms Trade Treaty: reflections from a campaigning and legal perspective

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The Arms Trade Treaty, the first treaty to regulate the international transfer of conventional arms and ammunition, was adopted in 2013 at the United Nations. It aims to regulate the flow of weapons around the world by requiring governments to assess all arms transfers against a set of criteria, before the transfer is authorised or denied. The agreed criteria […]

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Briefing note

Moment of Truth: Call to action ahead of Syria peace talks, and beyond

21/10/2013

4 documents

16 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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The horrifying chemical weapons attacks in Damascus in August 2013 led to ill-advised plans for a US military intervention and a flurry of diplomatic activity. Ultimately it prompted international leadership on the Syria crisis that had been sorely lacking for so long. With long-awaited peace talks due to resume in Geneva in November, this new […]

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Briefing paper

Saving Lives with Common Sense: The case for continued US support for the Arms Trade Treaty

25/09/2013

1 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English

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On September 25, 2013 US Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Arms Trade Treaty. The Arms Trade Treaty is a common-sense agreement that will have a positive impact on US security, civilians living in the midst of armed conflict or unstable environments, and poverty alleviation. By signing the Treaty, the Obama Administration took an […]

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Research report

Shifting Sands: Changing gender roles among refugees in Lebanon

03/09/2013

5 documents

44 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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The conflict in Syria has created a humanitarian crisis, with almost two million people having fled to neighbouring countries in the hope of escaping the violence. Thousands of Syrian refugees continue to enter Lebanon each week, putting increasing pressure on the ability of host communities and aid agencies to provide them with support. The situation […]

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Education resource

Syria: A Children’s Crisis? Learn about the crisis and think critically about who is affected

23/08/2013

6 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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The conflict in Syria has internally displaced 4.25 million Syrians and 1.9 million refugees have fled to neighbouring countries, including Jordan and Lebanon. This is the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world; a crisis that currently threatens to outstrip its humanitarian response. This resource for 11-16 year olds outlines the impact of the crisis […]

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