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Refugee Studies Centre
http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/rsc/
The Refugee Studies
Centre (RSC) is part of the University of Oxford's International
Development Centre at Queen Elizabeth House. Its objectives are to carry
out multidisciplinary research and teaching on the causes and consequences
of forced migration; to disseminate the results of that research to policy
makers and practitioners, as well as within the academic community; and to
understand the experience of forced migration from the point of view of the
affected populations.
Web site includes
information on courses, workshops,
conferences, and access to a list of purchasable publications
(Forced Migration Review, Journal of Refugee Studies, working papers). Some current articles are available on
the website. Library includes material on such topics as psycho-social
issues, human rights, international law, relief administration, education,
health and nutrition. Currently developing a Digital library.
 http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/rsc/
Search library.
http://www.fmreview.org/
(English, Spanish, Arabic) Forced Migration Review provides a forum
for debate on the most immediate issues facing refugees and internally
displaced people and those working with them. Articles, research abstracts,
conference reports and news items, present practice-oriented findings and
analyse policy issues. Articles from FMR and its predecessor the
Refugee Participation Network Newsletter are available on the web. Topics
have included children and youth, role of military in humanitarian work,
education and training, and reproductive health. Also find information on
news, events, and links.
http://www3.oup.co.uk/refuge/:
Journal of Refugee Studies offers coverage of refugee situations and
a balance between the disciplines of law, politics, sociology/anthropology,
medicine/psychology and relief/development. Contents and abstracts,
and subscription information available online.
Relief Web
(United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
http://www.reliefweb.int
ReliefWeb is an electronic clearinghouse for those needing timely
information on humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters – designed
specifically to help the humanitarian community improve its response to
emergencies.
Searchable website
offers daily updates on complex emergencies and natural disasters, and has
extensive country background information. Large Directory
of Humanitarian agencies provides contact information and websites for
UN agencies, Governmental organizations, NGOs, academic and resource
organizations. Library provides an online archive of humanitarian,
human rights and development reference documents related to crisis
situations and humanitarian response.
http://www.reliefweb.int/training/index.html
Humanitarian Assistance Training Inventory contains information on training
activities and manuals of many different organizations. Search by
organization, date, country, or keyword. Keywords
include refugee, emergency management, shelter/site planning, logistics,
early warning, and coordination. Links to other training databases
and funding resources are also available.
http://www.reliefweb.int/hcic/
Humanitarian Community Information Center (HCIC) promotes and facilitates
coordination by serving as an information focal point for local and
international NGOs, UN and other inter-governmental agencies, donors and
KFOR for Kosovo relief operations. Their website offers information on a
variety of topics related to the Kosovar effort including access to their GIS/Map
and Data coordination unit, which provides information on pcodes, GIS and
other map technologies.
http://www.reliefweb.int/telecoms/
Emergency TelecommunicationsInformation and resources available for
the provision of emergency telecommunications during relief operations.
Includes an introduction to general information on emergency
telecommunications and links. Operational and technical information
includes manuals, documents, reports, and links to related sites and
suppliers. Trainings provides information on different trainings,
conferences, and provides access to training manuals (some on line, others
are orderable).
Sphere Project
http://www.sphereproject.org/
The aim of the
Project is to improve the quality of assistance provided to people affected
by disasters, and to enhance the accountability of the humanitarian system
in disaster response.This project has developed a Humanitarian Charter and
a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian assistance:
water supply & sanitation, nutrition, food aid, shelter & site
planning and health services.
Website includes
information about the project, and its activities, the Humanitarian
Charter (available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese) and
standards, information on trainings, and downloadable training materials.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
www.undp.org
UNDP is the United
Nations' principal provider of development advice, advocacy and grant
support. In addition to coordinating international humanitarian assistance
in crisis situations, UNDP provides a bridge between emergency relief and
long-term economic development. In societies wracked by conflict, UNDP
supports national and regional reconciliation; greater participation by
women in peace-building and democratization; reintegration of refugees and
displaced persons; reconstruction of war-torn communities; and
demobilization and reintegration of former soldiers into civil society.
Searchable Website
offers information about organization, mission, programs, and
activities. Access to country office websites. Publications are
available either online or can be ordered. Press releases and annual
reports are available online. Human Development reports, which assess
people’s well being by country, are also available as are occasional papers.
http://www.undp.org/erd/
Emergency Response Division highlights UNDP reports and press
releases on crisis situations. Scroll to the far right to access Side
bar. Service areas and Thematic Areas provides access to information
specific to UNDP emergency policy and activities. Reference allows
access to a list of papers and articles.
http://www2.wide.org.br/htmlEstaticoEn/Welcome.html
Web of Information for Development (WIDE) is a comprehensive
system on the institutional capacities, expertise, knowledge and innovative
experiences, aimed at facilitating technical cooperation among developing
countries. Searchable database of documents, products, supplies,
experts, and institutions on development technologies and information.
Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA)
http://www.vita.org/
For over four
decades VITA has empowered the poor in developing countries by providing
access to information and knowledge, strengthening local institutions and
introducing improved technologies.
Website contents
include technical publications (view both technical references and
understanding technology for full list of documents) for order on water
supply and sanitation, energy, building, health, and income generating
topics.
http://www.vita.org/communic.htm
Communications provides information on pocket radio and low earth
orbit satellite programs.
http://www.cidi.org/ Center
for International Disaster Information
http://vwww.vita.org/humanitarian/hsr/
News in the form of humanitarian activities reports.
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