| ICRC activities on behalf of people affected by war Humanitarian work in times of war. Specific sections on: aid for civilians and prisoners, reuniting families, tracing missing persons, spreading knowledge of humanitarian law. Includes relations with States, the international community and the private sector and cooperation with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. 27-5-2008 Food crisis: the rising human cost
As the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement prepares to take action in the face of the unprecedented food crisis, the head of the ICRC's Economic Security Unit, Barbara Boyle Saidi, looks at the underlying causes of the problem and the strategies needed to address it. (ICRC Activities) |
20-3-2008 Kyrgyzstan: fighting drug-resistant TB in the prisons
Prisons in Kyrgyzstan have long been a breeding ground for tuberculosis, including drug-resistant strains that are extremely difficult to treat. The ICRC is helping the authorities to tackle this deadly infectious illness behind bars. A report from the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. More on health in prison(ICRC Activities) |
News release 27-5-2008 Rising food prices hurting the poorest in war zones
Geneva (ICRC) – Millions of people already suffering because of armed conflicts are likely to be particularly hard hit by the current increase in food prices, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned today.(News) |
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2-7-2004 National Implementation of IHL
The ICRC Advisory Service encourages States to to ratify IHL treaties and to fulfil their obligations under these treaties.(ICRC Activities) |
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Overview of the ICRC's operations in 2008
