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23 February 2010

Web Sites: CPC Learning Network, Haiti Crisis Map, IAPS, Riverbank Erosion/Bangladesh, Migration Malta, ReliefWeb News

Agency Learning Network on the Care and Protection of Children in Crisis-Affected Countries (CPC Learning Network) [site]
- "The goal of the CPC Learning Network is to further strengthen and to systematize child care and protection through the collaborative action of humanitarian organizations, local institutions, and academic partners." See esp. the bibliography and full-text document library under "resources."

Haiti: The 2010 Earthquake in Haiti [site]
- "This Crisis Map of Haiti represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date crisis map available to the humanitarian community. The information here is mapped in near real time and gathered from reports coming from inside Haiti via: SMS, Web, Email, Radio, Phone, Twitter, Facebook, Television, List-serves, Live streams, Situation Reports."

International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS) [site]
- This digital library is particularly useful for those interested in involuntary resettlement and development-induced displacement.

Kazipur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh (1989-90): An anthropological and photographic exploration of riverbank erosion and flood in rural Bangladesh [site]
- Makes available three analytical essays, including "Not Just Dis-placed and Poor: How Environmentally Forced Migrants in Rural Bangladesh Recreate Space and Place under Trying Conditions," a lengthy list of references, and a sizable collection of photos; provided by Doreen Marie Indra and Norman Buchignani.

Migration Malta: An Information Source [site]
- Provides links to reports and videos relating to migrants heading for Malta and their treatment there.

ReliefWeb News Monitor [site]
- News service that's updated every 10 minutes with stories from around the world relating to complex emergencies and natural disasters. Readers can access news by theme, region and type of disaster.

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