An Introduction to International Disaster Response Law

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Sectors and Themes
Disaster Risk Reduction
Scale
National
Sub-national
Resource Type
Guidance and Frameworks
Expertise Level
Generalist
Practitioner
Language
English
French
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Developer or Source
Red Cross/Red Crescent

When the impacts of a disaster overwhelm the capacity of local actors, there can be a role for international actors to supplement the local response. Yet, unless the local legal system is prepared for international assistance, legal barriers can prevent the right assistance reaching the right people on time.

This online learning module provides an introduction to common legal problems faced during international disaster response operations and how they can be mitigated.

If you have any questions about this course, please contact the IFRC Disaster Law team at disaster.law@ifrc.org

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