COVID-19: Protection, gender and inclusion considerations Key messages: Ensure Dignity, Access, Participation and Safety (17/3/2020)
“Protection, gender and inclusion” (PGI) refers to all Red Cross Red Crescent actions which address violence, discrimination or exclusion, in all contexts where National Societies work. This guidance note outlines issues that may threaten people’s dignity, access, participation and safety and suggests actions to address these threats.
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This document is a summary based on WHO’s recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies for COVID-19 – specifications and users Read More »
This document provides information that can help you overcome the challenges presented by working remotely.
Remote Working Best Practices Read More »
Remote Coordination Checklist provides a checklist which is broke out by stages from initial setup to handover.
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Educational disruptions, even temporary, have serious repercussions on the lives and well-being of young people and their families, especially those already left behind or left out of society. This IFRC guidance includes information on: Key facts and figures about the global impact of COVID-19 on formal education systems What can the IFRC and National Societies
IFRC Guidance for RCRC Education Response to COVID-19 Read More »
The current and predicted global travel restrictions being imposed globally as result of the Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact in our surge capacity in times that call for increased support. As a result, alternative ways of working need to be explored and put in place. Remote support should be promoted, and in-country presence
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National Societies are increasingly requesting technical assistance and guidance to develop, mainstream and institutionalize CTP preparedness. The majority of National Societies have already established general preparedness and contingency plans. Activities within CTP preparedness projects should therefore be integrated into these plans, and activities should be complementary where possible, with the goal of mainstreaming CTP preparedness
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Washing your hands and encouraging everyone around you to do the same can help stop the spread of germs and keep you healthy. When you wash your hands, you wash away germs. If you don’t wash your hands, germs can get into your body and make you sick. When you should wash your hands Before you
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The increasing number and complexity of disasters, epidemics, and other crises National Societies are facing has triggered various initiatives within the Movement aimed at strengthening National Societies capacity to reduce risk, prepare for and respond to humanitarian emergencies. Preparedness for Effective Response – considerations for epidemics guidance is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic.
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