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L’auteur propose un point de vue culturel de la personne en s’appuyant sur les trois enseignements principaux d’Asie : le bouddhisme, le confucianisme et le taoïsme. Certes, il faut compter…
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En 1956, à la fin de la guerre d’Indochine, les accords de Genève prévoient le rapatriement en France des citoyens français. Parmi eux, beaucoup de familles eurasiennes : la présence…
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Limited studies have utilized nationwide data to assess the patterns of psychiatric practice in other countries. In this study, data from the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan (NHIRD-TW)…
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This briefing describes how demographic and societal transformations are increasing demand for care while constraining the supply of caregivers. Population ageing, migration, shrinking family size, declining co-residence and greater female…
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The mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide is a simple, practical tool that aims to support general health facilities in areas affected by humanitarian emergencies in assessing and managing mental, neurological and…
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APEC Roadmap to Promote Mental Wellness in a Healthy Asia Pacific (2014-2020) complements the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan and its 2020 timeline. APEC member economies share the…
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This report aims to contribute to the development of an IDP livelihood strategy and to more comprehensive investments in economic opportunities for IDPs. The report identifies six major challenges, each…
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Letter to the Editor- Mental Health System Reform in Lebanon
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A field research was conducted in four countries: Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines. The researchers met key individuals from ASEAN, including representatives of the AHA Centre and ASEAN Secretariat,…
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This paper seeks to provide a better appreciation of China’s past to allow for a more comprehensive understanding of its unique humanitarian identity outside of the popular narrative, or as…
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This paper provides evidence-based estimates of the likelihood of disaster-induced displacement in Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It attempts to better…
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This toolkit has been produced by the International Organization for Migration, Government of Netherlands and in partnership with the Pharos Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities in the Netherlands. This…
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As a locally based faith-based organisation, there were several aspects that enabled Soka Gakkai to contribute effectively to the relief effort following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan,…
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This report identifies four steps for governments and development partners to strengthen the linkages between social protection, disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. These four steps are the following:…
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This document was prepared by UN OCHA. It summarizes the various natural disasters and emergencies experienced in Asia Pacific covering the period October 14 to October 20. It discusses the…
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This project was implemented as a response to the earthquake that struck Daguan County in Yunnan Province on 7th September 2012. The disaster killed 81 deaths reported, 821 injured and…
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The Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) is a global initiative being implemented in nine countries and two regional programs in a number of countries —including Tajikistan—that face exceptional risks…
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This a weekly humanitarian snapshot in Asia and the Pacific. There were disasters experienced in the countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, China, Thailand and Japan.
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Key Messages: 1. Shaped by its own history of humanitarianism as well as its particular cultural values, China boasts its own, distinctive humanitarian identity. 2. While China has taken a distinctive approach…
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BBC News Asia reported that flash floods brought on by heavy rain in southern South Korea have killed at least five people.
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In Japan, the torrential rain in Hiroshima prefecture on August 20 resulted in flash flooding and landslides More than 168, 000 people living in the affected area have been advised…
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Update and analysis of the current global humanitarian situation. The number of crises is increasing ,and definitely the needs are progressively growing.
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This is a weekly humanitarian snapshot report of the various natural disasters and emergencies experienced in Asia and the Pacific Region from August 12-18. 2014. Some of the natural disasters…
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This book is a joint World Vision initiative with contribution from regional partners: Advocacy and Justice for Children, Communications, Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA), working with national office colleagues in…
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The Red Cross Society of China deployed emergency teams and mobilised relief supplies to help communities battered by Super Typhoon Rammasun, described as the severest storm to hit the country…
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This document discusses the disasters and on going emergencies experienced by the countries in Asia and the Pacific. Among the countries which experienced emergencies are Solomon Islands, India, China and…
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This working paper explores how understandings of humanitarianism and humanitarian action have evolved in East and Southeast Asia. With a focus on humanitarianism in China and Japan, the paper also…
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Heavy rainfall caused flooding and flash floods on 10 and 11 May 2014 in two provinces and two Direct Ruled District districts in Tajikistan. According to figures provided by the…
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In June 2013, MSF will complete its mental health collaboration with the IMoH in the Fallujah and Yarmouk hospitals, and hand over all aspects of technical expertise and supervision. While…
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A flash flood triggered by a dam burst killed five people and injured nine others in Kazakhstan's northern Karaganda region (oblast). The overflowing water flooded nearly 354 houses in Kokpekty…
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This paper presents the findings of four case studies of how national governments strengthen capacity to manage natural disasters. It looks at what factors contributed to each country’s decision to…
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Evaluation Team & Report Authors: Pan Yi, Zhai Wen, Zhang Hui and Li Jing Date of Publication: October 2012 The Evaluation Team reviewed international and national literatures and documents. They conducted on-site observation,…
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Presented by: Maziar Taleshi, UNICEF Iran Regional Workshop - Psychosocial Support, December 8-9, 2005 This powerpoint presentation is about the Bam Emergency Programme Psychosocial Support. This was presented during the…
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Published by: United Nations, August 2013 In June 2012, the United Nations (UN) agencies working in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) presented an update of the ‘Overview Funding…
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Produced by: OCHA-Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific This material is designed to help disaster managers in national governments gain basic knowledge of how to use international tools and services. The…
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A Joint Publication by: Ministry of Health (Singapore); Institute of Mental Health;Changi General Hospital; KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital; Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; National University Hospital; Singapore General Hospital; Tan…
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Published by: World Health Organization, c2011 The First Regional Health Cluster Forum on Humanitarian Emergencies was held in Kobe, Japan from 22 to 24 August 2011. The objectives of the…
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Author: Audrey Tyszka, Thesis 2011 The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the need for increased awareness regarding the psychosocial needs of refugees from Burma and the services they may…
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Published by: World Health Organization, c2010. This book is intended for people who recognize the important role of hospitals and health care facilities during emergencies and disasters. These people…
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Author: University of Nottingham, UK Published: September 2011 This investigation originated from a growing concern that in comparison with UK students particular groups of international students were finding it difficult to…
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Author: Elin Martinez with research support from Kate Kenny and Will Paxton Published by: Save the Children, c2013 This report looks at a comparatively ignored effect of conflict: attacks on…
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Authors: Hiroto Ito; Yutaro Setoya; Yuriko Suzuki World Psychiatry 2012; 11: 186-190 This paper summarizes the findings for the East and South East Asia Region of the WPA Task Force on…
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Key messages in Arabic on Child protection issues related to the Libya crisis
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