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ICRC Publication 2005 ref. 0863 Caring for landmine victims  Every year, tens of thousands of people are killed or injured by landmines and other explosive remnants of war. Those that survive are often disabled for life and need long-term care, not only rehabilitation but also social and economic support. This leaflet examines the challenges involved in providing assistance to the victims. ICRC, Geneva, 2005, 24pp., photos, 15 x 21 cm, English, French, Spanish / Price CHF 2.- / ref. 0863 It also points to the responsibilities of States party to the Ottawa Convention and the new Protocol on explosive remnants of war and encourages increased efforts by both health-care systems and governments to support those who are suffering the effects of landmines.  About Acrobat PDF filesBy using PDF versions, you help us reserve paper copies for distribution to people without access to electronic formats. |
