Ukraine: ICRC steps up aid amid fragile ceasefire
… respite to people affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Amid hopes that this will … or destroyed and basic services, such as health care and education, disrupted. At the same …
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Egypt Activity Report 2017
… HIGHLIGHTS 2017 JANUARY – DECEMBER 2017 The International Committee of the Red Cross … areas, and partnering with local healthcare providers and institutions in Egypt to …
The 103rd Empress Shôken Fund awards
… which was created to promote relief work in times of peace, received 34 applications … factors limit access to medical care in various regions of Nigeria; knowledge … there is no guarantee of receiving even basic health care. This project will enable the …
Annual Report 2020
… of victims of war, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law. In 2020, the … people, supported over 1,250 hospitals and health centres, and visited places of … Beneficiaries WOUNDED AND SICK Medical care Hospitals supported Structures Physical …
Remarks by Fabrizio Carboni, ICRC Near and Middle East Regional Director
… Briefing on Humanitarian situation of Stranded and … needs remain huge, including mother and child healthcare, pediatrics, surgery, mental health, and …
People living with disabilities contributing to society with their unique talents
… and Kenneth are among the few people living with disability and working for the ICRC … like water, sanitation, food, shelter, or health care can be complex and risky for people with …
Refugees, returnees and displaced persons: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2014
… Commissioner for Refugees, questions relating to refugees, returnees and displaced … the ability of National Societies to operate, care should be taken not to overstretch their … as water-distribution and sanitation systems, health-care facilities, schools and social …
Internally displaced people
… The ICRC's long-standing work addressing internal displacement … Those who have been displaced for longer need health care, education, suitable housing and access …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response from February 2022 to June 2023
… of The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine since the onset of the … people who have access to adequate heating Health 657,000 people gained access to … 348,000 people trained in first aid 397 Healthcare facilities supported with drugs, medical …
Recent developments of the interplay between IHL and IHRL
… The Advanced IHL Learning Series are addressed to lecturers and … responsibility include legal protection for health care, particular in the context of the …
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