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Central African Republic: A never-ending quest to promote humanitarian rules
… Killings and acts of physical violence committed … first aid, they are unable to provide proper care for combat casualties. For fighters and … all the more important as the small number of health-care facilities in the country that …
The critical challenges of migration and displacement
… ICRC President, Peter Maurer . Migration and internal displacement are among the most … in their countries of origin, the scarcity of health and education services, or the desire … often face difficulties in accessing health care, housing, education or employment. They …
10 things the rules of war do
… The rules of war, also known as international humanitarian law: Protect those … right of civilians to be protected from the dangers of war and receive the help they need. Every possible care must be taken to avoid harming them or …
Urgent action needed to reduce the risks of nuclear weapons
… Nuclear Weapon Risks Symposium, United Nations Institute for Disarmamaent Research (UNIDIR), … and long-term effects on people, societies, health-care systems and the environment. The …
Report: Colombia: humanitarian challenges 2016
… Although the fighting is abating between government forces and … and restrictions on their movement. care and education. So the possibility of a … of access to basic services such as water, health Violations of the rules of armed …
Protected persons: Children
… Under international humanitarian law, children … and lose contact with, their families or caregivers, in situations of armed conflict … essential goods and services such as food and health care where needed. We seek to prevent …
Colombia: Humanitarian Report 2024
… The civilian population continues to bear the brunt of the war. We wish … communities who had been displaced and who, scared for their lives, took the only way out … to essential services such as drinking water, health care, food, education and, in general, …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: the women of Kasai and their quest for peace
… In the province of Kasai, the ethnic violence … dubbed the "warlords" by the women. "We were scared, very scared, but we all went together," … in Kakenge to help pay for food, schooling, health care and the rebuilding of houses. The …
Mexico Annual Report 2019
… In 2018, the high levels of violence in Mexico … hindered the delivery of basic education and health-care services. In the spotlight: A New Phase …
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