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Geneval Call launches mobile app to raise awareness of the law of war among armed groups
The app quiz, called 'Fighter, not Killer', is a new tool that will help in the dissemination of the rules that protect civilians in conflict. It's available in English, French and Arabic
Can a hospital be targeted if…
Localising humanitarianism: improving effectiveness through inclusive action
Source: ODI - Humanitarian Practice Network
Country: World
Although national institutions and local organisations can help improve humanitarian responses to particular crises, they have often been kept at arm's length by the…
In eastern Ukraine water shortage puts babies, mothers at risk
Source: UN Children's Fund
Country: Ukraine
At the maternity hospital in Stakhanov, mothers who have just given birth wash themselves from water buckets, and sickness among children and mothers is increasing.
By Sven G.…
Myanmar: UNHCR's protection chief calls for more support to Rakhine state
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Myanmar
More concerted support needed to resolve the plight of displaced people and those with undetermined citizenship, the top official says.
YANGON, Myanmar, July 16…
Number of countries vaccinating 90% of children doubles since 2000
Source: World Health Organization, UN Children's Fund
Country: World
However, six countries have less than 50% coverage with DTP3: Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Somalia, South Sudan and the Syrian Arab…
EU and FAO launch programmes to boost food security, sustainable agriculture and resilience
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia,…
4 low-tech solutions for communications in emergencies
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Haiti, Indonesia, Philippines, World
Humanitarian workers are increasingly turning to ‘medium-low’ or ‘low-tech’ solutions as some of the infrastructure that is needed to…
Liberia: Ebola survivor likely source of new outbreak
Source: Agence France-Presse
Country: Liberia
There were 30 confirmed Ebola cases reported in the week to Sunday, according to the WHO -- 13 in Guinea, three in Liberia and 14 in Sierra Leone.
Monrovia, Liberia | AFP…
Nepal unveils subsidy-heavy $8.19 bn post-quake budget
Source: Agence France-Presse
Country: Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal | AFP | Tuesday 7/14/2015 - 15:06 GMT
Nepal's government Tuesday unveiled the first budget drawn up since April's massive earthquake, with a focus on funding…
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights
Source: Assessment Capacities Project
Country: Afghanistan, Angola, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea,…