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UNDP brief 7 - Gender and disasters

This brief addresses the strong relationship between gender equality and disaster resilience, and highlights its importance for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It explains the concept of gender and presents UNDP related

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Working together in Europe and the Mediterranean for the prevention of disasters, preparedness and response: priorities of action

Resolution 2010-1:

This resolution commits European and Mediterranean States to continue promoting disaster risk reduction – including prevention, preparedness and efficient response to emergencies - as a political priority at all levels of government

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Ethical values and resilience to disasters

Resolution 2010-2:

This resolution recognises the value of applying best ethical principles in disaster risk reduction, in improving the resilience of societies and in responding efficiently to emergencies.

The resolution was adopted at the 12th

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National platform of the Republic of Macedonia for disaster risk reduction

This document introduces the National Platform of the Republic of Macedonia for Disaster Risk Reduction on the basis of the strategic goals and priorities for action outlined in the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015, and describes its establishment

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Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Rep of: National platform for disaster risk reduction - a foundation for the strenghtening of the civil security pillar

Crisis Management Centre Bulletin: September - December 2009

This bulletin presents the National platform for disaster risk reduction of the Republic of Macedonia and other current activities, as follow:
- Macedonia was elected co-chair of the European

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Meeting of UNISDR Director, Dr Sálvano Briceño, with President of the FYR of Macedonia, Dr Gjorge Ivanov, Skopje, 3-4 November 2009

The UNISDR Director and the Regional Coordinator for Europe have been invited by Macedonia for a high level exchange on disaster risk reduction issues. The President of the FYR of Macedonia, Dr Gjorge Ivanov, spoke to UNISDR of the importance that
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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Implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action in Europe: advances and challenges 2007-2009

Report for the period 2007-2009:

The main objective of this report is to identify key trends in terms of progress made and challenges faced at both national and regional levels through the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) in Europe

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The structure, role and mandate of civil protection in disaster risk reduction for South Eastern Europe

South Eastern Europe disaster risk mitigation and adaptation programme:

This document reviews the coordination of disaster mitigation, preparedness and response among the Civil Protection actors of South Eastern Europe (SEE), identifying needs both with

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