Essays about: "International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC"
Found 5 essays containing the words International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC.
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1. The International Committee of the Red Cross: A Century of Consistency : A Care Study of Visual Identity on Facebook
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : The International Committee of the Red Cross and Crescent Moon (ICRC) is a leading global humanitarian organization. Despite an exemplary operational record, the ICRC has an imperfect communication history: slow to respond; painfully neutral; and unwilling change. ICRC history, diplomatic and humanitarian communication has been well researched. READ MORE
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2. HOW IS THE CONCEPT OF ‘WOMEN AND CHILDREN’REPRESENTED BY TWO HUMANITARIANORGANISATIONS? : HOW IS THE CONCEPT OF ‘WOMEN AND CHILDREN’REPRESENTED BY TWO HUMANITARIANORGANISATIONS?
University essay from Umeå universitet/Umeå centrum för genusstudier (UCGS)Abstract : The aim of this study is to analyse how the concept of ‘women and children’ is represented bytwo humanitarian organisations; International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) andMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The analyses concludes that there is (still) an assumptionthat women have an inherent vulnerability and women are often described together with‘children’ as if they are one vulnerable group instead of two. READ MORE
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3. Patients with Lower Limb Amputation in Vietnam : A quantitative study on Patients’ Satisfaction with their given Prosthetic Device and Service
University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattformAbstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis is to evaluate patients’ satisfaction with prosthetic device and service on lower limb amputations in Danang, Vietnam and to implement comparisons between the subgroups gender, living area, amputation cause and level. Method: A cross-sectional study design was conducted using the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology (QUEST) 2. READ MORE
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4. "Red Cross-Listen In!" : A case study of how beneficiary communication and accountability contribute to reaching and measuring results
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikationAbstract : While aiming to reach results (such as improved health status) humanitarian workers in aid organizations such as Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (RCRCM)[1], make use of outcomes in related global forums, standards and networks. Common concepts discussed related to humanitarian action are the following ones: effectiveness, local ownership and mutual accountability. READ MORE
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5. Planners and Searchers. Different organizations' approach towards aid
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheterAbstract : In the year of 2000 the world leaders signed on the Millennium Development Goals, which is eight measurable and time-bound targets to reduce world poverty and promote human rights. In order to achieve these sets of goals by 2015 a lot of foreign aid is being given. The approach towards aid and the MDGs are being criticised by William Easterly. READ MORE