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      Humanitarian Access in Situations of Armed Conflict: Handbook on the International Normative Framework

      Civil-Military, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety

      The purpose of this handbook (2014) is to lay out the existing international normative framework pertaining to humanitarian access in situations of armed conflict. The handbook includes background and purpose of the handbook, general international law, international humanitarian law, international…

      Guidance Material 2015 English

      Office Opening: A guide for non-governmental organisations

      Equipment, Legal Obligations, Policy Guidance, Safety

      A well-planned and transparent approach to opening an office will mitigate many of the risks involved. The process is not linear and every situation will have different requirements. However, by applying a logical and organised process, setting up an office…

      Guides 2015 English GISF publication

      The psychology of extreme behaviour

      Policy Guidance, Safety

      This document (2015) features an analysis of the psychology of extreme behaviour by Dr Luc De Keyser. The relativity of ‘extreme’, the absolute ‘extreme’, the ‘true-believer’ syndrome redefined and applying principles to policy are featured in the document.

      Other 2015 English

      Humanitrain Personal First Aid Kit

      Equipment

      The Humanitrain Personal First Aid Kit is designed to be small enough to be carried at all times, and can also be a permanent part of the Grab Bag Kit.

      Training Document 2015 English

      The Needs of Faith Communities in Major Emergencies: Some Guidelines

      Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance

      A guideline (2005) on the various needs of faith communities in major emergencies. The guideline explores specific features and requirements of faith groups and beliefs, grieving and healing process following a major disaster, memorial ceremonies, services and anniversaries, and floral…

      Guidance Material 2015 English

      Humanitarian Access in Situations of Armed Conflict

      Civil-Military, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Safety

      This manual (2014) is designed to support humanitarian practitioners in developing and implementing approaches to improve humanitarian access in situations of armed conflict. The practitioner’s manual includes Humanitarian access in contemporary armed conflicts, Foundations of Humanitarian Access: Humanitarian principles and…

      Guides 2015 English