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Top UN, ICRC leaders urge stepped up global support to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas

… such as water and sanitation, electricity, health care and education. The new declaration … displacement also exposes people to grave dangers for their health, security, and …

News release

Climate change in Mali: “We drilled deep but found nothing”

… looking forward to no longer having to face danger and a harsh climate to fetch water from … they realized that it failed to meet World Health Organization standards and was unfit … food, and to cover social security and health care costs, expenses relating to farming and …

Article

The Humanitarian Podcast: First episode focuses on safe access to health care in Pakistan

… the need for and the work and impact of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative of the International …

Video

ICRC and World Bank partner to support violence-affected communities in Myanmar

… remain the same, rehabilitation of community health structures will also be included. Therefore, safeguards for healthcare waste management have been included in … those supporting rare, threatened or endangered species of flora and fauna Purchase …

Article

Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00158 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Tarpaulin 4x6m & Tarpaulin roll 4x60m

… of equipment on the outer packaging. For dangerous Goods the Seller shall ensure that … water supply, sanitation, school buildings, health clinics, reception centers, etc. 3.3 … prescribed by contracting authorities. Care must be taken in preparing the technical …

Article

In these times of heightened international tension, shared humanitarian values must be the common ground for states to move forward

… irreversible effects of nuclear weapons on health, the environment, the climate and food … weapons as a tool of security. This logic is dangerous. On the contrary, the existence of … as electricity, water, sanitation and health care. Lack of essential services typically …

Statement

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for immediate steps to stop violence against civilians and prevent further escalation in the West Bank

… with international law rules and standards. “Health care workers play a critical role to save … aiming to resolve the conflict can halt the dangerous deterioration of the humanitarian …

News release

Brazil: Protecting schools from attacks in 2022

… of armed violence on education and health services. This includes the schools, … and two special classes. It's located in a dangerous and notorious area of our city. The … strategy makes them feel valued, loved and cared for, keeping them in school. Does the …

Law and policy topic

Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Buckets 14L

… of equipment on the outer packaging. For dangerous Goods the Seller shall ensure that … water supply, sanitation, school buildings, health clinics, reception centers, etc. 3.3 … prescribed by contracting authorities. Care must be taken in preparing the technical …

Article

How humanitarian law applies to armed conflict and nuclear power plants

… plants and other installations containing dangerous forces have specific protections … severe short- and long-term effects on human health and on the environment, which are … be civilian. Parties must also take constant care to spare the civilian population, …

Law and policy topic

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