Social Science in Humanitarian Action

A Communication for Development Platform

This platform links the humanitarian sector with social science and anthropology expertise on the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of emergencies. Social Science in Humanitarian Action works with networks of social and communication experts with regional and subject expertise to provide rapid insight, analysis and advice on critical dimensions of emergency and response.

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Social Science in Humanitarian Action

A Communication for Development Platform

This platform links the humanitarian sector with social science and anthropology expertise on the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of emergencies. Social Science in Humanitarian Action works with networks of social and communication experts with regional and subject expertise to provide rapid insight, analysis and advice on critical dimensions of emergency and response.

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Social Science in Humanitarian Action

A Communication for Development Platform

This platform links the humanitarian sector with social science and anthropology expertise on the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of emergencies. Social Science in Humanitarian Action works with networks of social and communication experts with regional and subject expertise to provide rapid insight, analysis and advice on critical dimensions of emergency and response.

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Social Science in Humanitarian Action

A Communication for Development Platform

This platform links the humanitarian sector with social science and anthropology expertise on the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of emergencies. Social Science in Humanitarian Action works with networks of social and communication experts with regional and subject expertise to provide rapid insight, analysis and advice on critical dimensions of emergency and response.

© UNICEF/UN033161/LeMoyne

Social Science in Humanitarian Action

A Communication for Development Platform

This platform links the humanitarian sector with social science and anthropology expertise on the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of emergencies. Social Science in Humanitarian Action works with networks of social and communication experts with regional and subject expertise to provide rapid insight, analysis and advice on critical dimensions of emergency and response.

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Social Science in Humanitarian Action

A Communication for Development Platform

This platform links the humanitarian sector with social science and anthropology expertise on the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of emergencies. Social Science in Humanitarian Action works with networks of social and communication experts with regional and subject expertise to provide rapid insight, analysis and advice on critical dimensions of emergency and response.

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Spotlight

Updates on DR Congo Ebola Outbreak 2019

This page collates briefings on the two most recent outbreaks of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: 1) in North Kivu province, which is ongoing and 2) in Équateur province, which has been declared over. For both outbreaks, the Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform is supporting UNICEF, WHO, IFRC and other partners through the production of evidence briefs highlighting key socio-cultural considerations relevant to control of the disease in that context.

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Conflict

Xenofobia y Discriminación Hacia Refugiados y Migrantes Venezolanos en Ecuador y Lecciones Aprendidas para la Promoción de la Inclusión Social

La crisis política y económica en Venezuela ha transformado al país desde 2010 de un país receptor de inmigrantes a un país emisor de emigrantes. Más de 4,000 venezolanos ingresan a Ecuador cada día, y actualmente la población de venezolanos en el Ecuador es de medio millón. Muchos de estos refugiados o migrantes están en

Environmental Disasters

UNICEF/UN057353/Holt

Assessing Drought Displacement Risk for Kenyan, Ethiopian and Somali Pastoralists

This study represents an initial attempt to assess patterns of displacement related to droughts in selected countries of the Horn of Africa, specifically the border regions of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. The study explores several scenarios to identify potential impacts of climate change and demographic trends and to test the effectiveness of measures to prevent and respond to droughts.

Health

UNICEF/UN0235946/Nybo

Social Science in Epidemics: Influenza and SARS Lessons Learned (Evidence Summary)

In this ‘Social Science in Epidemics’ series, different aspects of past disease outbreaks are reviewed in order to identify social science ‘entry points’ for emergency interventions and preparedness activities. This evidence will come together to determine tangible ways to better address the social, political and economic dynamics of epidemics; and to ensure that interventions build

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