Purpose These guidelines provide information and examples to support the design and construction of barrier-free emergency shelters that may be used by all people within a community following a natural disaster, such as a flood or landslide. Overview Barrier-free environments…
These guidelines recommend five key action points for including older people in shelter programmes.
Purpose This document offers technical guidance for disability-inclusive shelter and settlement support in emergencies. Developed by IFRC, Handicap International and CBM, it draws upon guidelines from these and other institutions, relevant national and international standards, and the expertise of practitioners.…
Purpose This document highlights some practical ways in which gender concerns can be incorporated and articulated in shelter programming. Overview Assessments: Data on affected populations should be broken down by age, sex and other relevant factors (for example, people with…
Purpose This briefing paper looks at the importance of gender within Red Cross programmes and services and offers some suggestions about how Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies might better integrate gender into shelter programmes. Overview Studies have shown that…
Purpose This document systematically reviews the main risks older people are exposed to in emergency situations. For each risk, the document also lists simple measures that can be taken within the standard programming and funding parameters of humanitarian organisations to…
Purpose This briefing draws on 14 field projects to highlight common challenges of supporting older people. Eleven of the case studies summarise the key challenges and most effective responses that the experts identified during their visits. The three remaining case…
Purpose This document provides a checklist of activities which ensure the inclusion and protection of injured and disabled people during emergencies. As well as general guidelines, it provides specific ones for: health and nutrition; water and sanitation; protection, women and…
Purpose This pocket guide covers issues such as the basics of gender and diversity analysis, rapid gender and diversity assessment – the triple ‘A’ approach, gender-based violence, and the roles and responsibilities of different groups of people, ranging from the…
Purpose This handbook offers real and practical guidance on identifying and addressing the differing needs and situations of women, girls, boys and men; in other words, being sensitive to gender issues in humanitarian crises. Overview The handbook is divided into…