Sentences with phrase «humanitarian situation in»

Theresa May addressed the issue of the humanitarian situation in Syria, amid violations of the ceasefire by militants in the Damascus suburb of East Ghouta.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday answered questions in the House of Commons in London on a number of issues, including the case of the Cambridge Analytica data mining firm and the humanitarian situation in Syria.

It is two years since I was in Baghdad in May 1993, but no one, however dismayed at a humanitarian situation in which half a million children have died since the Gulf War, can shrug aside the biological weapons issue.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a change in the management of the humanitarian situation in the North - East, putting ministers in direct charge of coordination.

That is a snapshot of the humanitarian situation in a country mired in war and conflict since 2001 (as well as the many years before that).

«European and African leaders need to take urgent and strong action in response to the dire human rights and humanitarian situation in Libya.

The government wil act to protect Europe's borders (looking at you Russia) the Uk will host a Nato summit in Wales and strive to help the humanitarian situation in Syria and sort a nuclear agreement with Iran.

In Foreign Office questions today I raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Cameroon.

Then the Security Council, in an emergency session later the same day, expressed its «grave concern» about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Mali (where over 400,000 people have been forced the flee the north), and the «urgent» need to address the increased terrorist threat posed by rebel advances.

The Labour, SNP and Liberal Democrat front benches have all voiced serious concerns about the humanitarian situation in Yemen and called for an immediate suspension of arms sales.

Not exact matches

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — referencing his faith in referring to the situation as «a humanitarian crisis» — has offered two possible locations as short - term shelters for 1,000 children.

The crown prince is also due to meet with members of the U.S. Congress, some of whom have been critical of the Saudi campaign in Yemen, particularly the humanitarian situation and civilian casualties.

«Please can you tell me what is the overall strategy that holds together the UK Government's response to both the humanitarian situation and what IS is actually doing in Syria and Iraq?

I just posted this on another topic... change a few words, youll get the point: In an ideal situation, «World Religions» would be part of a «World History» class, unfortunately, in the USA, there are far too many conservative Christians with power to rewrite history, make whole groups of people second class citizens by making laws against them, and travel the world trying to convert non-Christians through our Military, Politicians, humanitarian efforts and morIn an ideal situation, «World Religions» would be part of a «World History» class, unfortunately, in the USA, there are far too many conservative Christians with power to rewrite history, make whole groups of people second class citizens by making laws against them, and travel the world trying to convert non-Christians through our Military, Politicians, humanitarian efforts and morin the USA, there are far too many conservative Christians with power to rewrite history, make whole groups of people second class citizens by making laws against them, and travel the world trying to convert non-Christians through our Military, Politicians, humanitarian efforts and more.

The current situation faced by Syrians and Iraqis displaced by war is perhaps the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.

Veronica Riemer: Dr Roderico Ofrin, Regional Advisor for Emergency and Humanitarian action for WHO's South East Asia region tells us why breastfeeding in emergency situations has a life - saving role.

The UN has ranked the humanitarian situation on the same level as the terrible one in Syria.

Organisations can choose to be more or less political in humanitarian situations.

With communication a central element in humanitarian crises and humanitarian response, the next decade will see communicators change their approach in light of the increased significance of digital communications in such situations.

The «humanitarian» situation will shrink in scope and be changed in nature.

There is a fundamental change underway in the underlying drivers of humanitarian crisis and of humanitarian response that will become a reality in 2025 if we consider that an essential condition that defines a «humanitarian situation» is a communications crisis.

In the letter dated 8 September 2017 and signed by SERAP deputy director Timothy Adewale, the organization expressed «concern about the treatment of the situation of Edo pensioners from a «humanitarian» and «charity» perspective.

«In my mind, this situation is a humanitarian and refugee issue — not an immigration issue,» Ms. James said.

Meanwhile, the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations described the situation in Afghanistan as an «increasingly acute humanitarian crHumanitarian Aid Operations described the situation in Afghanistan as an «increasingly acute humanitarian crhumanitarian crisis.»

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, explained in a statement that before now, coordination of the humanitarian situation was managed by civil servants on the level of director.

Remote sensing and VGI generate geolocated data used not just by scientists, but also by practitioners with little scientific training seeking to intervene in crisis situations, which often unfold in remote and dangerous locations inhabited by vulnerable populations and may involve human rights abuses, humanitarian and disaster responses, and threats to cultural heritage during conflict.

Many very relevant suggestions, proposals, and ideas were put on the table and is a precious contribution to our capacity to respond to one of the most challenging humanitarian situations ever faced in relation to displacement in the world.

to derogate from the criteria regarding sharing of competences between the Member States in order to facilitate the bringing together of family members where that is necessary on humanitarian grounds, [it] must be capable of applying to situations going beyond those which are the subject of Articles 6 to 8 of the Regulation, even though they concern persons who do not fall within the definition of «family members» within the meaning of Article 2 (i) of [the] Regulation.

The referring court first asked whether Article 15 (2)(considering it the lex specialis) signified that a State which is prima facie not responsible for the asylum seekers becomes automatically responsible on humanitarian grounds, in a situation of dependency such as the present.

The plea of X and X and others that are in a similar situation should animate the Commission to come up with a viable proposal for EU legislation governing the issuance by Member States of long - term visas and residence permits to third - country nationals on humanitarian grounds, which the EU is competent to adopt according to Article 79 (2) of the TFEU.

This implies that the situation in which such an extension can be granted is different from situation in which exceptions on the basis of humanitarian grounds can be given.

The vast majority of people dying in Darfur are from the humanitarian situation, not directly from the conflict.

Jan Egeland, head of UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, has proclaimed that the situations in Congo and Uganda have each exceeded Darfur as humanitarian crises, but the world has not paid it equal attention, even though he noted there is even more of an opportunity to save lives in these otherHumanitarian Affairs, has proclaimed that the situations in Congo and Uganda have each exceeded Darfur as humanitarian crises, but the world has not paid it equal attention, even though he noted there is even more of an opportunity to save lives in these otherhumanitarian crises, but the world has not paid it equal attention, even though he noted there is even more of an opportunity to save lives in these other situations.

Amnesty International Ireland's executive director Colm O'Gorman cautioned that the use of fully autonomous weapons «would result in unlawful killings and injuries both in situations of armed conflict, where both international humanitarian law and international human rights law apply, and in law enforcement operations, where international human rights law applies.»

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversaw security operations in the United States and during three tours of duty in Iraq Served in a 6 man scout sniper team which successfully completed 50 missions in theater Determined range, windage, and elevation for active insurgent targets Built strong rapport with indigenous people to attain information on High Priority targets Operated deep in hostile territory without support units for extended periods of time Trained and led a 12 marine security patrol team in combat and high pressure situations Provided fire support and communications with artillery, jets, and other support units Responsible for base security operations including checkpoints in hostile territory Searched vehicles and individuals for weapons and other contraband prior to base entry Highly trained in weapons, hand to hand combat, and field first aid Proficient in operation and maintenance of military communications technology Oversaw police operations including investigations, law enforcement, and administration Maintain the highest level of physical fitness and health Performed various humanitarian relief efforts throughout Africa and the surrounding area Handled high pressure situations in a calm, professional, and effective manner