Preparedness

Social Networking, Social Media and Complex Emergencies: Issues Paper

Social Networking, Social Media and Complex Emergencies: Issues Paper
Lead Author/s
Andrew Skuse
"Social networking and social media are playing an increasingly important role in responses to complex emergencies and natural disasters. The recent ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have highlighted aspects of citizen-led networking and communication that have captured the world’s attention."
Quick Impact Workshop – Outcomes Early considerations on civil-military responses to emerging diseases (Ebola as a case study)

Quick Impact Workshop – Outcomes Early considerations on civil-military responses to emerging diseases (Ebola as a case study)
In August 2014, the United Nations (UN) Security Council declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the West African subregion a ‘threat to international peace and security’. The UN’s request for assistance from member states resulted in the mobilisation of technical expertise, medical capacity, humanitarian assistance, and military and civil defence assets.
Video: Leading Together

Video: Leading Together
This video trailer is an introduction to "Leading Together, a Leadership Film" in which inspiring leaders share candidly what they have learned from hard won experience in international crisis response. - Watch online, order a FREE DVD copy.
ACMC facilitates ICRC visit to Ex Talisman Sabre 25

ACMC facilitates ICRC visit to Ex Talisman Sabre 25
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 offered ACMC the opportunity to host delegates from the ICRC to visit the ADF’s exercise detention facility to observe a range of scenarios, including the detention of prisoners of war. Under the Law of Armed Conflict, ICRC has the right to undertake humanitarian visits to prisoners of war and civilian internees during armed conflict.