Sentences with phrase «in humanitarian response»

«NEMA will continue to support and work towards bridging the identified gaps in humanitarian response through enhanced coordination, capacity building and strengthening of collaboration with the affected States and relevant stakeholders including line MDAs, local and international response organizations and the UN system» the report added.

Not exact matches

Whatever mission the marines put together in response to the order to provide humanitarian aid, they have three hours to decide on and plan it and three hours to prepare for it.

The Harper government's response to the humanitarian disaster in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, and the announcement on November 22nd of the Canada - United States Asia Pacific Defence Policy Cooperation Framework, signal that its policy towards Asia is developing a greater security dimension to accompany its single - minded emphasis to date on economic objectives.

This could include cooperation in humanitarian assistance, crisis response, and making regional governance more effective in the security domain.

And the desperate pleas for help that continued Friday from Cruz, as well as other Puerto Ricans in more isolated parts of the country, suggest that far more is needed from the Trump administration's response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

In a statement, Pope Francis said: «At a time when our human family is beset by grave humanitarian crises demanding far - sighted and united political responses, I pray that your decisions will be guided by the rich spiritual and ethical values that have shaped the history of the American people and your nation's commitment to the advancement of human dignity and freedom worldwide.

Conservative candidate for Aylesbury, David Lidington, said: «Whether you look at Ebola and our response to that, whether you look at the # 2.3 billion that was allocated to humanitarian relief in the Syrian refugee crisis, I think the Conservative Party can say that we've got a good track record on delivering practical policies with that clear ethical foundation.»

«We condemn the attacks by ARSA, but the Burmese Army's response has been grossly disproportionate and has resulted in a humanitarian tragedy unprecedented in Burma's recent history.»

«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?

In support of The Federal Government of Somalia, on Tuesday the United Kingdom and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) convened an event in London to draw urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis in Somalia and the need for a swift and substantial responsIn support of The Federal Government of Somalia, on Tuesday the United Kingdom and United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) convened an event in London to draw urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis in Somalia and the need for a swift and substantiHumanitarian Affairs (OCHA) convened an event in London to draw urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis in Somalia and the need for a swift and substantial responsin London to draw urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis in Somalia and the need for a swift and substantihumanitarian crisis in Somalia and the need for a swift and substantial responsin Somalia and the need for a swift and substantial response.

One of the authentic forms of humanitarian love appears in the response to this common plight.

This humanitarian crisis triggered international response in the form of airdropped supplies, rescues and eventually US airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.

At Save the Children, she built a media program in a newly created public affairs department, and led the U.S. agency's media response to major humanitarian crises, including post-9 / 11, the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Haiti Earthquake as well as the agency's first advocacy - awareness campaign, Every Mother, Every Child and its signature research report, The State of the World's Mothers.

The John Harvey Humanitarian Award was established in direct response and in the spirit of the above statement to recognize an athletic trainer who, throughout their career, has had a significant positive impact on ethnic minority athletic trainers or on physically active ethnic minority individuals.

In some ways, having such a small group of agencies leading a response will avoid the coordination chaos that is so often a feature of more crowded humanitarian emergencies.

But, if not, then humanitarian agencies may be required to provide some innovative new forms of rapid response in the midst of widespread political protests of all kinds.

The current international environment favors positive and sustainable changes in recognizing the special needs of persons with disabilities as integral to responses to humanitarian crises.

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 government's response to Syria has seen # 348 million allocated towards the conflict, the largest total sum the UK has ever committed in response to a single humanitarian crisis.

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.

The USA has been to date the biggest contributor to the humanitarian response and last year gave approximately 500 million US Dollars in cash and in - kind contributions through the United Nations and other inter-governmental organizations.

Democrats in Congress have been pressing the administration to step up its response to Hurricane Maria, expressing grave concerns about the humanitarian crisis it caused in Puerto Rico.

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

At 9 a.m., actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, NYC Councilman Robert Corny and representatives of the groups Black Lives Matter and The Coalition for African Peace and Justice hold a news conference to call for federal officials to send humanitarian aid and take further action in response to attacks in Nigeria by supporters of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram; steps, City Hall, Manhattan.

HOOAD is a humanitarian association of independent organizations that support emergency response efforts in any or all phases of disaster.

The funding is being provided through her department's Rapid Response Facility, which fast - tracks money to charities in the event of a humanitarian crisis.

WASHINGTON (AP)-- The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, even as President Donald Trump brought up the island's struggles before Hurricane Maria struck — including «billions of dollars» in debt to «Wall Street and the banks which, sadly, must be dealt with.»

The group also requested Buhari to preside over national emergency in the North - East conference to find a cohesive response plan to the humanitarian crisis there.

«UNICEF has called on donors and humanitarian organizations to scale - up the response to the emerging disaster in Borno state, which is the most affected by the conflict with Boko Haram.

«The USA has been to date the biggest contributor to the humanitarian response and last year gave approximately $ 500m in cash and in - kind contributions through the United Nations and other inter-governmental organisations.

«But in a decision to upgrade and elevate the governance structure, the President has approved a modification of the structure by putting cabinet ministers in charge of governmental response to the humanitarian emergency caused by the insurgency in the North - East,» the statement read in part.

He explained that an inter-ministerial task force had been established by the President to coordinate the response and work with humanitarian agencies to support the governments and other structures in the affected states.

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.

Scientific methods and technological tools can be employed to document, investigate, and ultimately understand heritage loss in order to create more effective humanitarian and policy responses and to develop preventative measures.

«It's very obvious that the main way the U.S. and the E.U. have been operating in the region is though humanitarian response.»

Although Kristalina Georgieva, the E.U. commissioner for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response, tweeted a pledge of E.U. assistance in the early days of the flooding, a report in Der Spiegel provided a far less sanguine outlook about the prospect that the European Union would provide financial aid for the cleanup.

The need for solid research in the humanitarian realm has always been great, whether it's documenting human - rights violations, measuring child poverty, or planning response strategies to health emergencies in developing countries.

«It is unprecedented in living memory for a [UN]- assisted population to be subject to abject desperation in this way and the sheer humanitarian facts cry out for a response,» a UN Relief and Works Agency spokesman said.

The U.S. Department of State Humanitarian Information Unit collects and analyzes data to inform policymaking in humanitarian emergenHumanitarian Information Unit collects and analyzes data to inform policymaking in humanitarian emergenhumanitarian emergency response.

A National Emergency Operations Centre, set up in 2010, is responsible for drawing up search - and - rescue plans and coordinating humanitarian response and the restoration of infrastructure.

In the field of international development and humanitarian response, journalists, non-governmental organizations, and private contractors are increasingly struggling to access effective training.

These new media and digital technologies have also positively contributed to better and more organized humanitarian responses, as in Haiti, where within hours of the earthquake extensive visualizations and data maps were created to assist in saving lives and reconstruction.

In 2008, she was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference for her work helping to develop the state's disaster planning and response for animals.

Comparing current global conditions to the turmoil that followed each of the World Wars, he has said the international exhibition is a response to economic, political and social crises, including «a humanitarian catastrophe on the high seas, deserts, and borderlands, as immigrants, refugees, and desperate peoples seek refuge in seemingly calmer and prosperous lands,» and the uncertainty and insecurity that accompanies such desperate disorder.

There's been a growing awareness in the Pentagon and State Department that substantial benefits can accrue from an expanding role for military forces in humanitarian work, disaster response and «stability operations» that, among other things, can improve north - south relations in turbulent regions.

Naval forces will also need to meet growing demands for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in response to a range of predicted crises created by climate change, including floods, droughts, intense storms, and geopolitical unrest.

WASHINGTON — In response to the measured and projected effects of climate change, U.S. naval forces should begin now to strengthen capabilities in the Arctic, prepare for more frequent humanitarian missions, and analyze potential vulnerabilities of seaside bases and facilities, says a new report by the National Research CounciIn response to the measured and projected effects of climate change, U.S. naval forces should begin now to strengthen capabilities in the Arctic, prepare for more frequent humanitarian missions, and analyze potential vulnerabilities of seaside bases and facilities, says a new report by the National Research Counciin the Arctic, prepare for more frequent humanitarian missions, and analyze potential vulnerabilities of seaside bases and facilities, says a new report by the National Research Council.

In addition, extreme weather events may lead to increased demands for defense support to civil authorities for humanitarian assistance or disaster response both within the United States and overseas.

Examples of possible applications / users include: warnings of the likelihood of severe high impact weather (droughts, flooding, tropical and extratropical cyclones etc.) to help protect life and property; humanitarian planning and response to disasters; agriculture and disease planning / control (e.g., malaria and meningitis), particularly in developing countries; river - flow and river - discharge for flood prediction, hydroelectric power generation and reservoir management; landslides; coastal inundation; transport; power generation; insurance.

Unprecedented efforts by governments, humanitarian and development agencies to collaborate in order to find ways to move away from reliance on short - term emergency responses to food insecurity to longer - term development - oriented strategies that involve closer partnerships with governments, are also increasing (see food insecurity case study below and SARPN - http://www.sarpn.org/ - for several case studies and examples; see also Table 9.2 for other possible adaptation options).