Moving from outrage to action on civilian suffering
… than the protection of civilians and ensuring respect for international humanitarian … needs, from food, water and shelter, to health care services and economic opportunities. …
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Supporting the future of Syria and the region
… by ICRC President, Peter Maurer Syria is going through a period of transition with … mentally. They need safety, shelter, food, health care, sanitation: the basics to live We, …
Speech by ICRC president: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian perspective
… given by Peter Maurer, p resident of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at … shelter, water and related infrastructure, health care and war surgery, psychosocial programmes …
Azerbaijan/Armenia: Your questions answered about ICRC’s work
… the humanitarian consequences of the conflict in the region. We understand the importance of … and increased staff presence, such as health and weapons contamination experts, to … sick and the injured to Armenia for further care; supporting people on the move with food …
Jordan: ICRC Activities from January to December 2022
… As we are commencing 2023, we are excited to share with you … Army, Royal Medical Services, Ministry of Health, and universities, among others. Our … Judicial guarantees, Mandela rules and health care in detention were among the disseminated …
Persons protected under IHL
… International humanitarian law protects a wide … concerned itself primarily with the care of the sick and wounded on the … defensive measures that put civilians in danger. Civilians may not be used as … such as farms, housing, transport and health facilities, are forbidden. IHL also …
ICRC comments on the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration
… prompted mixed reactions around the world in recent years. Significant expressions of … must conduct an individual review assessing carefully and in good faith whether there are … depending on the quality and availability of health care in the country of return. The …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 31 March 2024
… Six months since the onset of renewed hostilities between … their humane treatment, access to adequate health care, ability to re-establish contact with …
Mexico: Annual Report 2020
… Mexico is one of Latin America’s largest and most populous and … the provision of essential services, such as health care and education. There have been patients …
México: Humanitarian Report 2024
… The violence in Mexico is deep, complex, and constantly … in numbers 42.775 migrants received medical care at six assistance points operated by the … forced migration, broken families, mental health problems and more. It restricts …
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