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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Standards for Schools in Low-cost Settings
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World Health Organization WHO (2009) C2

These guidelines deal specifically with water, sanitation and hygiene, and are designed to be used in schools in low-cost settings in low- and medium-resource countries to: • assess prevailing situations and plan for required improvements; • develop and reach essential safety standards as a f... more

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Child Protection Case Management Framework

The Government of Malawi (2015) C1

This framework has been developed with the aim of providing standard procedures, assessment and planning tools, and guidance in the delivery of case management services. As Malawi moves forward to build a holistic child protection system, case management will serve as a core anchor and a mobilizing ... more

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Stigma toward mental illness in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review

Franco Mascayano, Thamara Tapia, Sara Schilling, Rubén Alvarado, Eric Tapia, Walter Lips, Lawrence H. Yang Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria (2016) CC

Stigma toward individuals with mental disorders has been studied extensively. In the case of Latin America and the Caribbean, the past decade has been marked by a significant increase in information on stigma toward mental illness, but these findings have yet to be applied to mental health service... more

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Removing Barriers: The Path towards Inclusive Access. Jordan Report, July 2018

Australian Agency for International Development, Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion, iMMAP (2018) C1

22.9% of surveyed Syrian refugees aged 2 years and above had disabilities (1,374 persons out of 6,003 persons): 13.8% in Azraq camp, 23.5% in Irbid and 30.5% in Zaatari camp. Understanding disability as the level of difficulties a person is facing when performing basic activities that could put him/... more

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OPERATIONAL UPDATE BANGLADESH 11 - 15 December 2018

UNHCR UNHCR (2018)

16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign ended on 10 December. A series of events organized by UNHCR and other agencies operating in the Rohingya response increased attention on issues in particular affecting women and girls: The Refugee Relief an... more

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Child mental health in Sierra Leone: a survey and exploratory qualitative study

H.N.C. Yoder, W..Tol, R. Reis and J.T.V.M. deJong (2016) CC

This study complements the growing amount of research on the psychosocial impact of war on chil-dren in Sierra Leone by examining local perceptions of child mental health, formal and informal care systems, help-seeking behaviour and stigma Yoder et al. Int J Ment Health Syst (2016) 10:48 DOI 10.11... more

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Guideline on when to start Antiretroviral Therapy and on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV

Elaine Abrams, Tsitsi Apollo, Janet Bhila et al. World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO

The new WHO guidelines recommend that people living with HIV be started on antiretrovirals (ARVs) as soon as possible after being diagnosed. Currently, many people living with the virus globally must wait until their CD4 counts fall to 500 to start treatment. According to the WHO, the move to early ... more

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RECOGNISING IMPAIRMENTS AT BIRTH (flipchart)

Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) (2014)

Preventing Physical Impairment in Childhood CBM Strategy Overview | Laminated flip charts | These are the main implementing tools in the prevention program, developed as A4 sized booklets which can be carried easily. They constitute the basic information a community rehabilitation worker needs to co... more

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Power to the People

UNAIDS (2019) C_WHO

The report shows that where people and communities living with and affected by HIV are engaged in decision-making and HIV service delivery, new infections decline and more people living with HIV gain access to treatment. When people have the power to choose, to know, to thrive, to demand and to work... more

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A global brief on vector-borne diseases

World Health Organization (2014) C_WHO

With this World Health Day, WHO is drawing attention to a group of diseases that are spread by insects and other vectors, the heavy health and economic burdens they impose, and what needs to be done to reduce these burdens. Many of these diseases have been historically confined to distinct geographi... more

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Rwanda: National Integrated Child Rights Policy

Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, Government of Rwanda (2011) C2

It is the policy of the GoR to ensure that children’s rights are met through the provision of basic needs and services for all children in the country, and protect them from abuse and exploitation. Children are defined as persons below the age of 18 years and the ICRP covers children from the time... more

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National strategy on the management of disaster and climate induced internal displacement (NSMDCIID)

Bangladesh, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) (2015) C1

This strategy has been developed with a view to managing climate-induced internal displacement (CIID) in a comprehensive and rights-based manner. It is part of the action plan for the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) to implement the Sendai Framework.
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Birth registration for every child by 2030 - Are we on track?

UNICEF (2020) C1

Society first acknowledges a child’s existence and identity through birth registration. The right to be recognized as a person before the law is a critical step in ensuring lifelong protection and is a prerequisite for exercising all other rights. A birth certificate is proof of that legal ide... more

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Deadly Consequences. Obstruction of Aid in Yemen During Covid-19

Human Rights Watch HRW (2020) C1

With about 24 million of Yemen’s 30 million people in need of some form of assistance, the United Nations calls Yemen the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Cholera and other disease outbreaks are common, malnutrition is widespread, water is scarce, and the healthcare system is crumbling, with o... more

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Checklist to support schools re-opening and preparation for COVID-19 resurgences or similar public health crises
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

The checklist is aligned with, and builds upon, existing COVID-19-related WHO guidelines and is structured around protective measures related to: 1) hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette; 2) physical distancing; 3) use of masks in schools; 4) environmental cleaning and ventilation; and 5) respectin... more

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Evidence Paper : no education, no protection

The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Network for Education (2021) CC

What school closures under COVID-19 mean for children and young people in crisis-affected contexts

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child health and the provision of Care in Paediatric Emergency Departments

Conlon C., T. McDonnell, M. Barrett, et al. BMC (2021) CC

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public health guidance to reduce the spread of the diseasehave wide-reaching implications for children’s health and wellbeing. Furthermore, paediatric emergency departments(EDs) have rapidly adapted provision of care in response to the pandemic. This qualitativ... more

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Improving early childhood development: WHO Guideline

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Enabling young children to achieve their full developmental potential is a human right and an essential requisite for sustainable development. Given the critical importance of enabling children to make the best start in life, the health sector, among other sectors, has an important role and responsi... more

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El Salvador's Health Emergency Appeal 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

The recurrence of severe climate events combined with economic, social, and institutional fragilities leave El Salvador in an utterly critical humanitarian situation and highly vulnerable. Located in a disaster-prone subregion, El Salvador is among the 20 countries at the highest risk of disasters w... more

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National User Guide on the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults at the PHC Level 2021

Health Department: Republic of South Africa (2021) CC

Hypertension is referred to as a “silent killer”. Most people with hypertension are unaware of their condition as in most cases, they experience no warning signs or symptoms hence they are not identified or treated. Hypertention is associated with a number of conditions, disability, and causes o... more

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Standards for Schools in Low-cost Settings recommended

Checklist to support schools re-opening and preparation for COVID-19 resurgences or similar public health crises recommended

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Standards for Schools in Low-cost Settings
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Checklist to support schools re-opening and preparation for COVID-19 resurgences or similar public health crises
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