Bibliographic information:

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. 2007. Handbook for Emergencies. 3rd ed. Geneva: UNHCR. 

Abstract:

This handbook serves as UNHCR's principal reference tool for responding to refugee emergencies.  Chapters focus on emergency management, field operations, and operational support.  The table of contents provides a detailed breakdown of topics covered in each chapter to enable readers to quickly locate the information they need.  The appendices include 1) a "toolbox" that presents indicators, measurements and other useful information in table format for easy reference, 2) a brief glossary, and 3) an index.  The second edition of this handbook is available in French under the title Manuel des situations d'urgence. 

Access:

• online text (English) = http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/refworld/rwmain?docid=46a9e29a2;
• online text (French) = http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/refworld/rwmain?docid=3deddf654;
• Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian versions of older editions are available at http://www.the-ecentre.net/resources/e_library/ 

Category: 

Emergency relief

Resource type:

Report