Essays about: "Complex humanitarian emergencies"
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1. The effects of preparation and support on the psychological resilience of aid relief workers in complex humanitarian emergencies : A phenomenological study reviewing the needs for and availability of preparation and support and the effects on mental health
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : Aid relief workers active in complex humanitarian emergencies often develop mental health issues, due to the complex context of these settings and several workplace stressors. In order to cope with these problems, aid relief workers rely on organizational preparation and support, and social support. READ MORE
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2. When mitigation of xenophobia becomes part of the humanitarian agenda : an examination of the social cohesion strategies in the Venezuelan migration situation
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : Xenophobia ‘fear and hatred of strangers’ has become part of the international humanitarian agenda with the increased human mobility due to complex emergencies. Nevertheless, there is a knowledge gap in how to address such a complex social problem. READ MORE
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3. Forecast-based Financing within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Persisting barriers and ways forward
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : With the introduction of Forecast-based Financing (FbF) in 2013, the ability and incentive to do early action based on forecasting has increased over the last couple of years. In this study eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with FbF practitioners of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement with the purpose of shedding light on challenges and opportunities associated with the approach. READ MORE
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4. The Organization under extreme conditions : the case study of UNHCR during the Syrian crisis
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The contemporary crises become increasingly complex, accompanied by more hostilities leading the infected societies to witness more unfortunate events, especially when political solutions are absent in war times or internal conflicts. The humanitarian sector, on the other hand, has to mitigate the severe effects of these crises on communities and provide assistance despite lack of funding and data. READ MORE
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5. ETHICS OF VULNERABILITY IN CONTEMPORARY COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES: THE CASE OF VENEZUELA
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : Complex humanitarian emergencies have posed a challenge for the ethical project behind traditional humanitarianism. The humanitarian action field is under permanent scrutiny over its motivations, efficiency and impact. READ MORE