Essays about: "Complex humanitarian emergencies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Complex humanitarian emergencies.

1. 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 institutionen

   Author : Thomas Berends; [2021]
   Keywords : Aid Relief Workers; Mental Health; Complex Humanitarian Emergencies; Psychological resilience; Preparation; Support;

   Abstract : 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

3. 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 institutionen

   Author : Linnea Lovisa Karlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Communication strategies; Do No Harm; Intergroup Contact theory; intergroup relations; migration; prejudice; social cohesion; social dynamics; xenophobia;

   Abstract : 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

4. 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 Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Camille Chatenier; Daniel Ramskov Erichsen; [2020]
   Keywords : Forecast-based Financing; Anticipation; Ownership; Capacity development; Ambiguity; Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : 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

5. 4. The Organization under extreme conditions : the case study of UNHCR during the Syrian crisis

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Wael Alkusaibati; [2020]
   Keywords : contingency theory; emergency planning; hermeneutics; humanitarian aid; humanitarian crises; preparedness planning; the Syrian conflict;

   Abstract : 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

6. 5. ETHICS OF VULNERABILITY IN CONTEMPORARY COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES: THE CASE OF VENEZUELA

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Sebastian Zuleta Henríquez; [2020]
   Keywords : Ethics; Vulnerability; Humanitarianism; Complex humanitarian emergencies; Recognition;

   Abstract : 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