Protecting health care: Liberian Army sets example
… and practical measures for the protection of health care, setting the example for other armies in … of health care" which the Health Care in Danger project held in Sydney, Australia, in …
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Peter Maurer appeals to States: "Respect the laws of war"
… less than adequate water, food, shelter and health services. Millions of children are out … workers can operate in even the most tense, dangerous and volatile theatres of war. We … by providing water, food, shelter and health care. And we do so, protected by law and …
International humanitarian law and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… discretionary. As always, IHL strikes a careful balance between parties’ interests and … invariably give rise to the need to provide health care that is both immediate and … care. For instance, the Health Care in Danger project of the International Red Cross …
Joint statement on the protection of health care
… last few months, a number of attacks against health-care workers, medical transports and … All those involved with the Health Care in Danger initiative are alarmed by the long-term …
Malaysia: Young Humanitarian Writers Competition
… www.icrc.org/eng/what-we-do/safeguarding-health-care/index.jsp … or natural disasters. 2. Health care in danger or the protection of health workers and …
Best practices for ambulance services – excellent health care for patients
… aiders are often a patient's first contact to health-care services. To guarantee the provision of … takes to do it, and duck away from potential danger, can prove to be fatal. In other, …
Health Care in Danger: Voices of the Community of Concern
… gathered around a common goal – to protect health care. This community is made up of doctors, … experience with us Visit the Health Care in Danger website Sign up to our newsletter and …
Health Care in Danger newsletter: July – November 2015
… What do ethics have to do with protecting health care? How can we make sure doctors and nurses … too? This edition of the Health Care in Danger newsletter allows you to reflect on the …
Respect for ethics is central to protecting health care
… bombed. 30 people were killed – including 13 health-care workers – and 37 injured. MSF declares … Cross (ICRC) as part of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative recorded 2,398 …
Health Care in Danger: Latest news
… the serious consequences of violence against health-care workers and facilities. Similarly, other … discussing issues related to Health Care in Danger (HCiD). Participants were given an …
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