humanitarian assessment
[ˌhjuːmænɪˈtɛriən əˈsɛsmənt]
nounfemininepl: avaliações humanitárias
avaliação humanitária
1. A systematic evaluation of humanitarian needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities in affected populations or regions, typically conducted by aid organizations, NGOs, or UN agencies to determine the nature and scale of humanitarian crises and appropriate responses
The humanitarian assessment revealed that 80% of the population lacked access to clean water following the earthquake.
A avaliação humanitária revelou que 80% da população não tinha acesso a água potável após o terremoto.
2. The process of gathering and analyzing data about the impact of disasters, conflicts, or crises on civilians to guide humanitarian intervention and resource allocation
Teams conducted a humanitarian assessment to determine the most urgent medical and food supply needs in the refugee camp.
As equipes realizaram uma avaliação humanitária para determinar as necessidades mais urgentes de suprimentos médicos e alimentares no acampamento de refugiados.
The term 'humanitarian assessment' is primarily used in institutional and organizational contexts by international humanitarian agencies, NGOs, and UN bodies operating in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects the growing importance of evidence-based humanitarian response in crisis situations and is standard terminology in development and emergency management sectors across both Brazil and Portugal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rapid humanitarian assessment
multi-sector humanitarian assessment
post-disaster humanitarian assessment
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