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 […]
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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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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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Guidance for National Societies Preparedness for COVID-19 outbreak (7/2/20) – EN FR ES AR RU PT
SPHERE Standards for COVID-19 in EN ES FR AR CN and other languages (download) https://spherestandards.org/coronavirus/#Download
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Response Quick Reference Guidance for National Societies
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The use of medical masks, respirators, and other face coverings is a widely discussed intervention in the response to COVID-19. There is no strong evidence either in favor of or against the widescale use of masks by members of the general public. WHO’s recommendation is that medical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as medical masks
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This briefing note provides background knowledge on the MHPSS aspects related to nCoV and suggests MHPSS activities that can be implemented. The messages can be helpful for those in contact with patients or relatives and feel the strain of working and living during the epidemic. The briefing is aimed both at those working in any
This fact sheet is based on: 1) Recommendations captured in the environmental assessment after the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement response to the 2016 Sierra Leone Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic. 2) Learnings from environmental mainstreaming in humanitarian action. Information has been added relevant to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Includes: Integration of environmental considerations in
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