Bibliographic information:

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. 2015. Handbook for Emergencies. 4th ed. Geneva: UNHCR. 

Abstract:

This handbook serves as UNHCR's principal reference tool for responding to refugee emergencies. As of the 4th edition, a digital resource replaced the print version to allow for easier updating. Sections focus on emergency management, protection, service delivery, coordination, staff well-being, security, and media issues.  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:

• digital edition (4th ed.) = https://emergency.unhcr.org  
• online text (English, 3rd ed.) = http://www.refworld.org/docid/46a9e29a2.html
• online text (French, 2nd ed.) = http://www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/rwmain?docid=3deddf654
• online text (Russian, 2nd ed.) = http://www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/rwmain/opendocpdf.pdf?reldoc=y&docid=4c0634752
• Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian versions of older editions are available at https://web.archive.org/web/20131106111048/http://www.the-ecentre.net/resources/e_library/  

Category: 

Emergency relief

Resource type:

Report