Unhcr values the welfare of staff and emergency responders. The office was created in december 1950 by resolution 428v of the united nations general assembly, and began its operations on 1 january 1951. Refworld contains a vast collection of reports relating to situations in countries of origin, policy documents and positions, and documents relating to international and national legal frameworks. Pdf unhcr and the pursuit of international protection. Unhcr manual on security of persons of concern iii foreword working in close partnership with states and other actors to ensure the safety and security of the people we serve is a key protection function. This digital edition replaces all previous print editions of. Unhcrs approach to the protection of refugees and other displaced people. This version provides guidance on all aspects of managing and delivering the emergency operation, including good practices for sector responses organised by operational context urban, rural, camp, selected emergency standards and indicators, as well as unhcrs processes and rules for programme.
In 2017, unhcr introduced a new policy on emergency preparedness and response that replaced unhcr s 2015 policy on emergency response activation, leadership and accountabilitiesthe 2015 policy. Jun 12, 2015 issued in 2015, this is the 4th edition of unhcrs handbook for emergencies, first published in 1982. Unhcr, guidance on contributions of medicines, medical supplies and food items. Often a reception or transit centre is necessary for temporary accommodation at the beginning of a refugee crisis. The preparedness package for refugee emergencies ppre figure 1 building blocks of the ppre unhcr s engagement in emergency preparedness the unhcr s policy on emergency preparedness and response5 the policy lays out the framework for unhcr. Humanitarian action in december 2015 and the subsequent iasc protection. It is primarily a tool for unhcr emergency operations and its workforce. Unhcr is a humanitarian and strictly nonpolitical organization devoted to protecting and assisting refugees. Entry number 183 transit center standards of this digital emergency handbook deh should be. As a reference tool which serves to reinforce a common understanding among the many key actors in emergency situations, the third edition of unhcrs emergency handbook reflects the latest.
This section provides guidance on unhcr s role in leading and coordinating refugee operations in support of host governments, including the interagency strategy which places protection at the centre, and related resource mobilisation mechanisms. It is important that unhcr leads this process in refugee emergencies. Appendix 4 glossary unhcr handbook for emergencies second edition. Unhcr estimates the number of refugees globally has nearly doubled from 8.
Humanitarian civilmilitary coordination uncmcoord iasc gender handbook arabic. Since 1998, when the second edition of unhcrs emergency handbook appeared, the office has been involved in largescale humanitarian operations in the great lakes region of africa, timorleste, kosovo, afghanistan and pakistan, to name just a few. Unhcr emergency handbook 4th edition shelter in urban. The purpose of this guidance is to assist unhcr personnel in the application and interpretation of the policy on the protection of personal data of persons of concern, adopted in may 2015 pdf interagency standing committee policy on protection in humanitarian action iasc. Sexual and gender based violence sgbv prevention and response anyone can become a survivor of sgbv. Key points this document forms part of the 4th edition of the unhcr emergency handbook and was generated from the digital. Unhcrs approach to mental health and psychosocial support in displacement in child protection unhcrs child protection teams work to ensure that children at risk, and separated and unaccompanied children, are identified and referred to relevant services, including best interest procedures and multisectoral services. Emergency preparedness and response summary this paper outlines progress made by unhcr in emergency preparedness and response since the introduction of the policy on emergency response activation, leadership and accountabilities in 2015. This version provides guidance on all aspects of managing and delivering the emergency operation, including good practices for sector responses organised by operational context urban, rural, camp, selected emergency standards and indicators, as well as unhcr s processes and rules for programme. Access the 4th digital edition of the unhcr handbook for emergencies, issued in 2015.
I am therefore pleased to introduce this first edition of the manual on security of persons of concern. Using the handbook introduction abbreviations unhcr s mission statement 1. During emergency response and in situations of protracted displacement it is therefore. Unhcr handbook for emergencies international federation. A guide for unicef staff mira unhcr has a responsibility to engage in, and support the mira at an early stage, to. In addition to the catalogue of emergency response resources, another key companion reference is the checklist for the emergency administratorto which is annexed many of the essential unhcr forms, policy documents, and guidelines referred to in this handbook, which are necessary for the administrator setting up a new office. In all of its activities, unhcr pays particular attention to the needs of children and seeks. It provides the framework for unhcr s engagement in emergency preparedness and response, in line with unhcr s strategic directions 20172021. The unhcr wash manual 2015 should be used by wash actors as the main source of general guidelines for wash interventions in refugee settings. The right to life with dignity the sphere project is an initiative to determine and promote standards by which the global community responds to the plight of people affected by.
Africa, of course, had a long history of displacement. Unhcr emergency handbook 4th edition 2015 communitybased. The contents are extracts from the unchr handbook for emergencies unhcr, geneva, 2nd edition, which should always be consulted for detailed information on the standards and indicators concerned. Unhcr offers protection and assistance to refugees and others in an impartial manner, on the basis of their need and irrespective of their race, religion, political opinion or gender. Unhcr emergency handbook 4th edition 2015 community. The office of the united nations high commissioner for refugees unhcr housing finance mechanisms in. Entry number 183 transit center standards of this digital emergency handbook deh should be referenced for more information on these standards. Sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response 2011 edition humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response. English manual and guideline on world about coordination, food and nutrition and more. Welcome to the content management system of the unhcr emergency handbook. Initiate sgbv prevention and response programming from the start of an emergency, whether or not cases have been reported.
A handy guide to unhcr emergency standards and indicators an extract from handbook for emergencies, united nations high commissioner for refugees, geneva, 2000. Resources and partnerships initial assessments should involve several agencies and partners and are multisectoral. Since 1998, when the second edition of unhcr s emergency handbook appeared, the office has been involved in largescale humanitarian operations in the great lakes region of africa, timorleste, kosovo, afghanistan and pakistan, to name just a few. Sexual and gender based violence sgbv prevention and. Sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum 2011. Appendix 1 catalogue of emergency response resources.
Unhcr refugee coordination model coordination toolkit. A handy guide to unhcr emergency standards and indicators. As such, the handbook is also accessible as a tool for partners in emergency operations and other interested parties. It has been written primarily for use by unhcr staff, wash actors, national governmental authorities, emergency response coordinating bodies, contingency planners, programme evaluators, and is a useful reference for any individuals or organisations involved in providing wash services in refugee settings. A guide for unicef staff handbook for emergencies second edition unhcr, 1999, 414 p. Sexual and gender based violence sgbv prevention and response. The minimum sectoral data presented in these guidance notes are based on the standards and units of measurement set by the unhcr handbook for emergencies, third edition, and the sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum standards.
Emergency handbook is a unhcr guide to agile, effective and communitybased humanitarian emergency responses. Cerf is funded by voluntary contributions from around the world and intended to complement existing humanitarian funding mechanisms. Issued in 2015, this is the 4 th edition of unhcr s handbook for emergencies, first published in 1982. Using pop to improve unhcr program ming, unhcr, geneva, 1994. Issued in 2015, this is the 4th edition of unhcrs handbook for emergencies, first published in 1982. North, bekaa, mount lebanon, and the south, and in numerous key informant interviews, which all took place between october and december 2017. Unhcr statute the united nations general assembly adopted the statute creating unhcr on december 14, 1950 unhcr had a temporary mandate renewed every five years, however in 2003 the united nations general assembly removed the time limitation on the continuation of the office until the refugee problem is solved. This digital edition replaces all previous print editions of the emergency handbook. Issued in 2015, this is the 4th edition of unhcr s handbook for emergencies, first published in 1982. Staff an experienced wash officer from unhcr and partner organisations. In all of its activities, unhcr pays particular attention to the needs of children and seeks to promote the equal rights of women and girls. This section provides advice for emergency responders on different aspects of staying healthy, and where to seek help in case needed.
Unhcr emergency handbook, officially launched in 2015 jpo programme luxembourg funding. Forced migration was a banal reality in precolonial african societies. Specific guidelines can be found on the following sections. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Unhcr emergency handbook 4th edition shelter in urban areas. Since 2015, over 1,000 health staff in africa, asia and the middle east have been trained in the use of this tool. Most of the emergency handbook content is publicly available. Wfp unhcr, global memorandum of understanding, january 2011. This document forms part of the 4th edition of the unhcr emergency handbook and was generated from the digital emergency handbook system. The contents are extracts from the unchr handbook for emergencies unhcr, geneva, 2nd edition, which should.
This section provides guidance on unhcrs role in leading and coordinating refugee operations in support of host governments, including the interagency strategy which places protection at the centre, and related resource mobilisation mechanisms. The consultations were led by unhcr and carried out in close cooperation with. United nations high commissioner for refugees unhcr. Canadem, danish refugee council, dutch surge support water. The information has been carefully selected and compiled from unhcrs global network of field. As stated in the multiyear strategic partnership agreement 20172020, luxembourg. View unhcr emergency handbook 4th edition 2015 communitybased protection entry from addition 050 at highland junior high school. Handbook for emergencies third edition world reliefweb. Home all resources unhcr emergency handbook 4th edition. This document forms part of the 4th edition of the unhcr emergency handbook and was generated from the digital. Usd 102,409 in 2016 the first jpo sponsored by the donor joined. Unhcr, policy related to the acceptance, distribution and use of milk products in refugee settings.
Topicareaissue sphere project unhcr emergency handbook water quantity 15 liters per person per day collected 15 liters per person per day, absolute minimum for short term survival is 7 liters per person per day systemdelivery taps provide flow rate of at least 0. Unhcr statute the united nations general assembly adopted the statute creating unhcr on december 14, 1950 unhcr had a temporary mandate renewed every five years, however in 2003 the united nations general assembly removed the time limitation on the continuation of the. Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. Unhcrs emergency handbook was accessed online by over 143,600 usersmore than half of all users since its launch in 2015. Issued in 2015, this is the 4 th edition of unhcrs handbook for emergencies, first published in 1982.
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