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Philippines: ICRC response to COVID-19 (May 2020 edition)

With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis in the Philippines, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) adjusted its ongoing programming and launched new initiatives to assist national authorities, the health care system, detention facilities and the Philippine Red Cross to respond to the pandemic. Our multi-disciplinary response focused on the populations most at risk from the spread of the virus. 
 
They include detainees, displaced and vulnerable people in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao, and frontline responders from the health sector, Red Cross and other ICRC-supported actors. This is a brief overview of the ongoing action, where distinct ICRC expertise, resources and relationships bolstered the overall response. The information in this document is up to date as of 30 April 2020. 
 
 
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Infographic: ICRC response to COVID-19 in the Philippines (May 2020 edition)

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People deprived of their liberty are protected under international humanitarian law

Even in war, people who are detained must be treated humanely and with respect for their dignity. International humanitarian law sets clear rules for their protection - covering their treatment, conditions of detention and contact with their families. The ICRC visits people in detention to ensure these rights are respected. During visits, our delegates speak privately with detainees, assess conditions and share confidential recommendations with the authorities. Our goal is simple: to make sure humanity is upheld, everywhere.