INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONSBasics of International Humanitarian Response (BIHR)
Fort Thanarat, Thailand, 9-17 July 2017
The UNHCR’ Regional Centre for Emergency Preparedness |eCentre, is pleased to call for applications tothe BIHR workshop for UNHCR partners and staff in the Asia-Pacific region.
Overview
This field-based workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to the most current international
standards and approaches during the preparedness and response phase of a humanitarian emergency –whether caused by armed conflict, human rights violations or natural disasters. Highly interactive andparticipatory, this event features realistic field simulations, hands-on skills practice, role plays, facilitatedclassroom discussion, and group work. Participants will have the opportunity to assess their own capacities
and better understand the approaches of partner agencies, with a view to strengthening emergency
response capacity and collaboration amongst a diverse network of partners.
Target participantsThis initiative is designed for UNHCR partners in Asia and the Pacific (including government, NGO, military,
civil emergency, UN and regional body actors) who are involved in, or expect to soon be involved in,emergency preparedness and response work in the humanitarian context. Applications from UNHCR staff
are encouraged, but the majority of participants will represent a diverse array of partner organisations
from throughout the region.
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Emergency preparedness and protection
Emergency assessment basics
Coordination of large-scale, multi-sectoral emergency responses
Human rights and protection standards in emergency response
International standards in sectoral responses (shelter, food, water, sanitation, hygiene, etc)
Registration and distribution systems in emergencies
Civil-military relations and humanitarian space issues
Safety and security in the field, first aid, and stress management
Field communications, map reading and navigation
Humanitarian negotiation and working with the media in emergencies

What you will get from attending this course

A better understanding of international frameworks, standards and effective practices for preparing
and responding to humanitarian emergencies
An appreciation of the importance of coordinating with diverse partners, and experience achieving thisthrough practical field exercises
Enhanced confidence in your ability to work successfully in an emergency
Strengthened ties with emergency management partners and the UNHCR eCentre network

Applying for this course
If you would like to apply to participate in this course, please fill out the attached application form andsend it to the eCentre by 6 June 2017, at kosaka@unhcr.org (copy to kawahara@unhcr.org). All applicants
are encouraged to coordinate their application with UNHCR office, as the priority will be given toorganizations cooperating or planning to cooperate with UNHCR. Kindly note that this event will beconducted in English and thus participants must be strongly proficient in spoken and written English. TheUNHCR eCentre will cover the costs of participation for accepted applicants in accordance with its funding
policy.