The ICRC began working in Myanmar in 1986 providing physical rehabilitation for mine victims and other disabled people. At present, physically disabled people are still provided with treatment and services at the Hpa-an Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Centre, run by the Myanmar Red Cross Society with ICRC support. The ICRC is also in the process of improving water and sanitation in prisons, promotes international humanitarian law (IHL) and helps build the capacity of the Myanmar Red Cross Society. Read full overview