Difference between revisions of "Social Media in Emergencies (Part of UNHCR Emergency Handbook)"

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|Target Audience=Practitioners
 
|Target Audience=Practitioners
 
|Status=Work in Progress
 
|Status=Work in Progress
|Disaster Management Phase=Response
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|Disaster Management Phase=During
 
|Covers Thematic=Social Media
 
|Covers Thematic=Social Media
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|Audience Experience Level=Starter
 
|Source Website=https://emergency.unhcr.org/entry/29319/social-media-in-emergencies
 
|Source Website=https://emergency.unhcr.org/entry/29319/social-media-in-emergencies
 
|Abstract=Tips for staff using Social Media
 
|Abstract=Tips for staff using Social Media

Revision as of 19:52, 26 August 2022

Quick Facts

Publishing Organisation:
UNHCR
Year:
2020
Languages:
English
Status:
Work in Progress
Covers Thematic
  • Social Media
  • Target audience
  • Practitioners Practitioners is a target group in LINKS which comprises local, national and European disaster management organizations, civil protection agencies, first responders, NGOs, security networks...
  • Audience experience level
  • Starter Those who are not currently using social media, or the current use is based on providing general information and advice to citizens</br></br>Source: https://www.fp7-emergent.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20170529_D7.3_Guidelines_to_increase_the_benefit_of_social_media_EmerGent.pdf
  • Disaster Management Phase
  • During Also referred to as "Response Phase"</br></br>Actions taken directly before, during or immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected.</br></br>Annotation: Disaster response is predominantly focused on immediate and short-term needs and is sometimes called disaster relief. Effective, efficient and timely response relies on disaster risk-informed preparedness measures, including the development of the response capacities of individuals, communities, organizations, countries and the international community.</br></br>Source: https://www.undrr.org/terminology/response
  • Synopsis

    No synopsis provided.

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    The guidelines cover the use of social media for communication with the general public. Primarily seems to be directed towards UN staff working in crisis situations. Contains a brief overview of key considerations, best practices and more.