Latest Documents
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October 05, 2020Community Use of Face MasksThis document provides guidance to Member States on the effective use of face masks/ coverings in the community by individuals without COVID-19 symptoms in order to reduce potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2.a It also provides advice on the use of masks during home care for patients with COVID-19.b
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July 17, 2024Joint Guidance Note on Integrated Recovery Planning using Post Conflict Needs As
Joint Guidance Note covering PCNA and TRF. Useful background for DDR practitioners in terms of their role in wider post conflict stabilisation processes and synergy between DDR and other stabilisation instruments/programmes,
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July 17, 2024DDR: A Practical Field and Classroom Guide
Provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of classical DDR operations. Designed as a training manual for staff in organisations that are involved in DDR programmes. Series of checklists covering various aspects of DDR programming at Annex 6 which may be of particular value to practitioners.
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July 17, 2024Concepts and Experiences of Demobilisiation and Reintegration of Ex-Combatants:
Provides a systematic overview of individual stages and components of classic and linear DDR programs and issues that need to be considered by programme planners and implementers. Annex 4.2. (page 54 onwards) provides summary profiles of GTZ experiences in a number of countries up to 1996.
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July 17, 2024DDR of Ex-Combatants in a Peacekeeping Environment
Guidelines for policy and practice of DDR within a PSO - covering approaches, main issues, procedures, and post-conflict peacebuilding. Section 6 (starting on p.81) covers procedures for demobilization and reintegration and includes procedures for encampment, weapons decommissioning etc.
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July 17, 2024Practice Note - DDR of Ex- Combatants
Although heavily focused on DDR interventions running alongside Peace Support Operations the document provides comprehensive (if now somewhat dated) practical guidance for DDR policy makers and practitioners covering all aspects of DDR programming. Explores linkages with SSR, national ownership, interrelationship between reintegration and work with IDP's and other conflict affected groups.
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July 17, 2024Post-conflict mental health needs: A cross-sectional survey of trauma, depressio
Report of a study conducted to measure PTSD and depression amongst the conflict affected population in Juba, South Sudan. High levels pf mental distress were found amongst ex-combatants and the report includes recommendations for increasing access to social and psychological assistance and services.
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July 28, 2020Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipmentRecommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are detailed in the Africa CDC guidance on the use of personal protective equipment for different clinical settings and activities. However, due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some African countries may face the risk of an acute shortage of PPE.
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August 20, 2013Peace, Democracy and Human Rights: A Handbook for Ex-Combatants
Innovative Handbook is meant to aid the ex-combatants to learn their rights and obligations as civilian individuals, as family members, as community members and as members of the society. Based on the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights.