About the Book

The Sphere Handbook establishes shared principlesand a set of universal minimum standards in core areasof humanitarian response. If offers a common languageand provides guidance for effective and accountablehumanitarian response and advocacy. The Handbook wascreated by a group of humanitarian non-governmentalorganizations and the International Red Cross and RedCrescent Movement. The cornerstone of the Handbook isthe Humanitarian Charter, which describes core principlesthat govern humanitarian action, and asserts the right ofpopulations to life with dignity, protection and assistance.The minimum standards and indicators are a compilationof the best practice in the sector and a practical expressionof these core principles.The extensive revision that led to the 2011 editioninvolved a large number of individuals and organizationsfrom the humanitarian sector, including several UnitedNations agencies. The Humanitarian Charter has beencompletely re-written, while several standards have beensignificantly modified and restructured.The new edition: - incorporates a stronger focus on protection and safetyof affected populations- considers emerging issues, such as climate change, disaster risk reduction and the early recovery ofservices- includes a revision of core standards regardingplanning and implementation phases of humanitarianresponse- is the essential handbook for all humanitarian aid- first revised edition since 2004

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 420 pages

Language: French

Publisher: Practical Action

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 1908176016

Publication Date: Jul. 1st, 2011

ISBN-13: 9781908176011

Dimensions: 5.90 x 8.30 x 1.00 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.35 lbs

• Categories: Disasters and Disaster Relief