Abstract
Urban conflict in Syria has had devastating impacts on besieged civilians targeted by deliberate bombing and human rights abuses. Local actors, some with an overt humanitarian mandate, engage in first response activities, but often lack sufficient training, equipment and operationalisation. Our research from four besieged urban areas finds a range of capabilities, understandings and mandates within six different sets of organisations involved in first response. Our mixed-methods research methodology points to a strong evidence-base of the needs and strengths of organisations undertaking first response, and how external agencies can better support them.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | International Institute for Environment and Development |
Pages | 1 to 64 |
Number of pages | 64 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-78431-494-1 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2017 |
Publication series
Name | Urban Crises Learning Fund |
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Keywords
- Conflict, humanitarian response, human rights, Syria, urban crises, civil society
Themes
- Peace and Conflict
- Security and Resilience
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Chas Morrison
- Research Centre for Peace and Security - Assistant Professor Research
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