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In the event of CBRNE terrorism the rescue and treatment of victims and control or containment of fire and other hazards will be greatly complicated by the fact that the site may also be contaminated with substances that pose an…
This report (2011) aims to familiarise member states with existing mechanisms in individual entities of the Working Group, as well as interagency mechanisms, in the context of the preparedness for, prevention of and response to terrorist attacks using chemical or…
This paper is a collection of agreements and other documents which emerged from major conferences focused on Afghanistan, from 2001 to 2011. All agreements included are official versions, as published online through governmental websites. This collection is a product of…
This working paper presents HPCR’s research (2011) to date on dilemmas arising from the intersection between, on the one hand, counterterrorism laws and policies prohibiting engagement with certain non-state entities and, on the other, humanitarian access and protection of civilians…
In a globalised world in which everyone is more and more mobile, employment law necessarily plays an important role. Some claim rights, others insist on obligations, each knowing they will have to find a way to work together and, from…
This UN Women study (2013) looks at sexual harassment in Egypt and explores methods to combat such incidents
This guide (2012) provides a comprehensive look at potential uses for satphones in repressive regimes. It contains the best practices on keeping safe while communicating effectively with the least chance for detection and observation.
There is now considerable evidence showing that whilst most individuals who are exposed to traumatic events show resilience and do not suffer any longer-term negative psychological effects, it is inevitable that some will suffer temporary distress whilst a smaller proportion…
Employee fatalities can have catastrophic implications for families and organizations. This briefing (2011) provides an overview of the complexity of repatriation of mortal remains as well as the process of pre-planning for such difficult events.
The death of a relative or friend is always distressing, but if it happens abroad the distress can be made worse by practical problems. After the death of a relative or friend abroa you are likely to have countless questions.…