Protection of children from sale and sexual exploitation following humanitarian crisis due to natural disasters 2012, para. 15
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Natural disasters refer to events or forces of nature which have a catastrophic effect on human populations and habitats, including geographical, infrastructural and material damage, physical and psycho-social trauma, displacement, insecurity and death. Natural disasters typically include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes. However, health pandemics, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and influenza virus strains, may also be considered natural disasters.
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Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material