Health

My Hero is You: how kids can fight COVID-19!

“My Hero is You” is a book written for children around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The book was shared through storytelling to children in several countries affected by COVID-19. Over 1,700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world took the time to share with us how they were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication Date: 
Apr 2020
Inter-Agency Standing Committee
Tags:
Coronavirus, Respiratory Diseases, Health Care, Child Health, Children
Health

Gender Alert For COVID-19 Outbreak

Recognizing the extent to which the COVID-19 outbreaks affects women and men differently is hugely important. Some preliminary data suggested that more men than women are dying, potentially due to sex-based immunological differences, higher rates of cardiovascular disease for men and lifestyle choices, such as smoking.

Publication Date: 
31/03/2020
Inter-Agency Standing Committee
Tags:
Global, Coronavirus, Respiratory Diseases, Women
Climate Change

Addressing the humanitarian challenges of climate change: regional and national perspectives

The 19 case studies presented in this report showcase good practice in addressing the challenges of climate change.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2009
Sarah Selby, Courtenay Cabot Venton
Inter-Agency Standing Committee
Tags:
Agriculture, Integrated Pest management (IPM), Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Drought, Poverty, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Global, Food Security, Environment Management