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Convention on the Rights of the Child
This webpage provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), highlighting its significance as the most widely ratified …
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Approaches to Protect and Maintain Health Care Services in Armed Conflict – Meeting SDGs 3 and 16
2019
· The Centre for Global Health (CGH),
· Norwegian Red Cross,
· The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO),
· World Health Organization (WHO)
The article explores the challenges faced by healthcare providers in conflict zones, focusing on the experiences of Palestinian healthcare workers in the Gaza Strip. It …
How Focusing on Children Can Guide Us in Future Health Crises
This brief interview explains that children are not just small adults and need their own healthcare systems. It describes how COVID-19 showed the weaknesses in …
Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) - Second edition
This guide aims to improve adolescent health worldwide, describing how adolescents are unique and need special attention in public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) …
Psychological First Aid: Guide for Field Workers
This guide covers psychological first aid, which involves humane, supportive, and practical help to fellow human beings suffering serious crisis events. It is written for …
Children’s Health in the Aftermath of Floods
This webpage provides valuable information on safeguarding children's health in the wake of natural disasters. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, response, and recovery efforts …
Volcano Preparedness: Learn About the Hazards of An Erupting Volcano and How to Keep Your Family Safe
2024
· American Red Cross
The Red Cross page on volcano preparedness provides essential information on how to prepare for volcanic emergencies. It covers the types of volcanic emergencies, such …
Children and Youth Task Force in Disasters: Guidelines for Development
This resource provides a comprehensive guide for establishing and running task forces focused on addressing children's needs during emergencies. It outlines key considerations such as …
How the National Response Coordination Center Responds to Disasters
This brief video showcases FEMA's National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and its role in disaster response. The NRCC is the main hub for coordinating emergency …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: A Comprehensive Overview
This webinar, held at Massachusetts General Hospital, focuses on highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). It describes the virus's history, spread among birds and mammals, and …