Thematic pages
Explore PHAP's new thematic content pages, providing the most essential resources for practitioners across all core areas of humanitarian practice. Anything missing? Submit your suggestions!
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Humanitarianism, principles, and ethics
Humanitarianism
Principles and ethics
Actors and coordination
National disaster response agencies
UN and intergovernmental actors
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
NGOs
Peacekeeping missions
Engagement with armed groups
Private sector actors
Donors and financing
Academia
Coordination structures
Civil-military coordination
Macro trends
Climate change
Urbanization
Technological change
Economic and geopolitical shifts
Regulatory environment
Migration
Law and protection
Human rights law
International humanitarian law
Refugee law
Laws protecting IDPs
International criminal law
International disaster response law
Protection activities
Programming areas
WASH
Shelter
Protection
Nutrition
Logistics
Health
Food security and livelihoods
Emergency telecommunications
Education
Early recovery
Camp management
Mental health and psychosocial support
Child protection
Family tracing and reunification
Mine action
Development, peace, and governance
Preparedness, resilience, and disaster risk reduction
Cash and voucher assistance
Specific needs and vulnerabilities
Wounded and sick
Detainees
Refugees and displaced
Gender
Children
Persons with disabilities
Older persons
Care of the dead
Cultural heritage
Managing operations
Needs assessment
Information management
MEAL
Accountability and standards
Resource mobilization
Financial management
Human resource management
Staff safety and security
Communications
Compliance with national laws
Leadership and strategy
Decision making
Change management
Context analysis
Organizational risk management
Partnerships and collaboration
Strategic planning
Innovation
Personal effectiveness
Personal planning and skills
Health and wellbeing
Professional development
Life on assignment