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It's the thought that counts - humanitarian principles and practice in Pakistan

This report explores humanitarian principles and practice in the aftermath of the 2009 conflict in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and gives reccomendations for how to increase awaresness of the

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The world must not look away as the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan deepens

Afghanistan a humanitarian crisis is quickly unfolding on the streets of cities and urban centres where hundreds of thousands of people have fled seeking safety. The situation is changing rapidly and

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Lebanon: “Window to prevent humanitarian crisis closing rapidly”

LEBANON: “Window to prevent humanitarian crisis closing rapidly”

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Missed opportunities: the case for strengthening national and local partnership-based humanitarian responses

At the present time, partnerships between international humanitarian actors and national and local actors do not achieve their full potential to enhance humanitarian performance.  Continuing to miss

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New displacement orders in Gaza push humanitarian response to the brink of collapse 

INGOs have expressed severe concern today over the potential collapse of the humanitarian response in Gaza, which would leave millions of civilians without aid. 

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Joint NGO Submission under National Security Memorandum 20: The State of the Humanitarian Response in Gaza

Two million civilians in Gaza are suffering hunger, displacement, and risk of death on an unprecedented scale. Their appalling situation is the responsibility of all parties to the conflict. As

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Joint NGO Statement on Global Humanitarian Overview Launch

As diverse NGOs delivering aid across multiple crises, in accordance with humanitarian principles, we bear witness to growing humanitarian needs and the tremendous suffering of millions of people. We

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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: New Report Highlights Catastrophic Conditions and Aid Delivery Challenges

Gaza City, Gaza Strip — 30 July 2024 — The latest humanitarian snapshot report from NGOs operating in Gaza has revealed dire conditions and overwhelming obstacles impeding aid efforts in the region

Journalists inspect the damage to Gaza City following bombing by the Israeli army.
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Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is launching a Middle East Humanitarian Appeal to raise urgent funds for people whose lives are being devastated by conflict. 

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How can Humanitarian Organisations Encourage More Women in Surge?

Surge capacity is defined as the ability to scale-up (and down) resources smoothly and quickly, including getting the right people to the right places doing the right things in the shortest amount of