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Emergency Response
UNHCR is committed to increasing its ability to respond to complex emergency situations.
Emergency in Sri Lanka
Help UNHCR's relief efforts in Sri Lanka
Emergency in Pakistan
Help UNHCR's relief efforts in Pakistan
UNHCR Emergency Response in the News
- UNHCR emergency training goes regional with new programme in South America
- United Arab Emirates and UNHCR sign partnership agreement for operations in Pakistan
- Airlift for Pakistan displaced
- More and more Pakistani displaced move to camps as needs grow
- Newly displaced Pakistani civilians report grim conditions in Swat Valley
UNHCR in Dubai: Helping Rebuild Lives
Information brochure about UNHCR's Global Emergency Stockpile located in Dubai.
UNHCR Reporting on Emergency Response (Global Report)
- UNHCR Global Report 2008 - Emergency response
- UNHCR Global Report 2007 - Strengthening emergency response
- UNHCR Global Report 2006 - Strengthening emergency response
- UNHCR Global Report 2005 - Indian Ocean earthquake/Tsunami emergency
- UNHCR Global Report 1999 - Kosovo Emergency
UNHCR Supplementary Appeals
Appeals for UNHCR's emergency operations and special programmes.
- Yemen Flash Appeal 2009 - 2 September 2009
- UNHCR 2009 Supplementary Appeal for Assistance to IDPs through the Global Clusters
- Pakistan IDP Supplementary Appeal - May 2009 (Revision)
- Refugee-Affected and Hosting Areas Programme in Pakistan - May 2009
- UNHCR Emergency Assistance Programme for Somali Refugees in Dadaab, Kenya - Update and Budget Revision - May 2009
UNHCR e-Centre
UNHCR Regional Centre for Emergency Training in International Humanitarian Response. (external link)
Infant Feeding Publications
Operational guidance on infant feeding for emergency relief staff and programme managers.
- Infant and young child feeding in emergencies: Operational guidance for emergency relief staff and programme managers
- UNHCR policy related to the acceptance, distribution and use of milk products in refugee settings
- Infant feeding in emergencies: Module 2 for health and nutrition workers in emergency situations. Annexes
- Infant feeding in emergencies: Module 2 for health and nutrition workers in emergency situations. Additional material
- Infant feeding in emergencies: Module 2 for health and nutrition workers in emergency situations. Core Manual for training, practice and reference
Global Clusters
UNHCR's leadership role in Protection, Emergency Shelter, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM).
(External link)
The Management of Humanitarian Emergencies Caused by Extreme Climate Events
UNHCR Emergency Preparedness and Response Briefing Note, April 2009.
Infant Feeding Related Internet Links
- Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Visit the ENN homepage for the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Core Group. - HIV and Infant feeding
The UN guidance states that "when replacement feeding is acceptable, feasible, affordable, sustainable and safe, avoidance of all breastfeeding by HIV-infected mothers is recommended. Otherwise, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended during the first months of life." - Nutrition health topic
Promoting proper feeding for infants and young children. - World Breastfeeding
An early start on breast milk saves infants' lives.
Environmental concerns during refugee operations
UNHCR recognises three main phases of assistance to refugees - "emergency", "care and maintenance" and "durable solutions" - each of which requires specific attention. Environmental pressures too will differ between these stages, as well as from one situation to another.
UNHCR Handbook for Emergencies, Third Edition
A reference tool which serves to reinforce a common understanding among the many key actors in emergency situations.
