Emergencies and conflict

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Every year about 300 million people are affected by conflict or natural disaster. ActionAid International's Emergencies and Conflict teams work with communities on a long-term basis to mitigate impact and aid recovery.

The approach

  • Support poor and excluded people to access appropriate relief, and longer term recovery
  • Advocate for women's and girls' rights during conflicts and disasters and support peace-building activities through women's groups and community based organisations
  • Work with governments and intergovernmental organisations to reduce risks and protect people, especially the most vulnerable
  • Support poor and excluded people in demanding international treaties which address human rights during conflicts and emergencies
  • Produce knowledge and compile evidence of the experiences of women and poor people during conflict, climate change and environmental damage.

Related research and publications

An Introduction to ActionAid’s work on Human Security in Emergencies and Conflict (PDF, 1.9MB)

The rights-based approach to emergencies: A Beginners’ Guide (PDF, 143k)