Influencing the doctrine and practice of weapon bearers
Influencing the doctrine and practice of weapon bearers
Weapon bearers adopt policies and practical measures to ensure respect for health-care services and enable the safe delivery of health care.
The ICRC’s Enduring Commitment
In regions plagued by conflict and humanitarian emergencies, the safety and accessibility of healthcare services often hang in the balance. These regions require more than just humanitarian aid; they need robust policies and practical measures to ensure the protection and delivery of healthcare services.
The ICRC, in collaboration with its Movement and Community of Concern
Medical personnel didn’t sign up for this!
While doing their best to save lives, over half of the healthcare professionals in Baghdad have been exposed to some type of verbal, physical or tribal violence. Violence against healthcare has devastating consequences for the wounded and sick as well as long-term impact on access to and delivery of health care services for millions of Iraqis. Healthcare personnel should not be targeted or threatened. Rather, they need to be treated with respect.
