Definitions
Humanitarian crisis
A singular event or a series of events that are threatening in terms of health, safety or well-being of a community or large group of people. It may be an internal or external conflict and usually occurs throughout a large land area.
What is a cluster ?
Clusters are groups of humanitarian organizations, both UN and non-UN, in each of the main sectors of humanitarian action, e.g. water, health and logistics. They are designated by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and have clear responsibilities for coordination.
What does UNICEF stand for ?
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Reproductive health (incl. obstetrics) High maternal mortality, with limited access to emergency obstetric care and comprehensive reproductive health care
Disseminate phase-specific minimum package of care among partners (including distribution of clean delivery kits to pregnant women in acute emergencies and promoting deliveries in a health facility with a trained practitioner in more stable settings)
Emergency
A sudden and usually unforeseen event that calls for immediate measures to minimize its adverse consequences.
What is the aim of the cluster approach
To strengthen system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies, and provide clear leadership and accountability in the main areas of humanitarian response.
What does UNHCR stand for ?
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Lack of effective multisectoral effort to prevent and respond to GBV (poor intersectoral coordination).
Ensure that the health sector participates in an inter-sectoral strategy for preventing and responding to GBV. Develop and disseminate standard operating procedures for GBV including identification of roles and responsibilities standardized reporting, info management clinical management and referral Collaborate with the Protection Cluster and define a ‘local framework’ for prevention measures and for legal and psychosocial support early in the emergency response.
Natural Disaster
Natural disasters are events brought about by natural hazards that seriously affect the society, economy and/or infrastructure of a region. Depending on population vulnerability and local response capacity, natural disasters will pose challenges and problems of a humanitarian nature.
Name 3 clusters
WHO : health
UNHCR : protection
UNICEF : Nutrition
What does UNFPA stand for ?
United Nations Population Fund
Services for HIV/AIDS prevention and care neglected, inadequate, or not integrated into health service delivery. Lack of age- and gender- appropriate prevention and treatment of STIs and HIV/AIDS, coordinated with other sectors.
Initiate a community based minimum service package for STI and HIV prevention, sensitive to gender and age. Provide adequate supplies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment, including antiretroviral drugs where rolled out. Provide condoms through various channels to ensure universal access.
Minimum Initial Service Package for SRHR
a coordinated set of priority activities designed to prevent and manage the consequences of sexual violence; reduce HIV transmission; prevent excess maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality; and plan for comprehensive RH services.
What does USAID stand for ?
United States Agency for International Development
Waste disposal not always safe. Blood transfusion not always safe.
Develop and disseminate standards and operational guidelines for implementation and monitoring of safe waste disposal and blood transfusion.
Internally displaced person
An internally displaced person is someone who is forced to flee his or her home but who remains within his or her country's borders. They are often referred to as refugees, although they do not fall within the legal definitions of a refugee.
What does UNDAC stand for ?
United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Mental health and psychosocial support Stage-specific planning for mental health and psycho-social support disorganized or absent.
Collaborate with Protection Cluster and define a ‘local framework’ for mental health and psychosocial support early in the emergency response. In the emergency phase, actions should be mainly social, with community workers raising social supports and delivering psychological first aid, while protecting the severe mentally ill.