Brunei: Senior military officers enhance practical knowledge of IHL
… As an integral part of its operations worldwide, the … and methods of warfare, detention operations, health care in danger, sexual violence and command …
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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response one year on
… Over the last 12 months, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … infrastructure like homes, schools and health care facilities have been destroyed. Download …
Azerbaijan: A mine survivor’s journey of resilience and raising awareness
… In Azerbaijan, the devastating impact of … survivors. Despite these ongoing efforts, the dangers of mines remain a persistent issue, … We also facilitated training in blast trauma care for 77 experts from both ANAMA and the …
South Sudan: World Bank and ICRC partner to save and change lives
… Since 2019, the World Bank and ICRC have partnered to expand access to health care for conflict-affected and hard-to-reach …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: COVID-19 adds to humanitarian crisis
… measles and other chronic diseases continue to kill thousands in the Democratic … is adapting its support to a large number of health facilities, places of detention and … provinces. Messages on such topics as health care in danger and respect for the Red Cross …
Colombia: ICRC calls for special agreements to be adopted as part of negotiations with armed groups
… (ICRC) – As a result of Colombia’s eight ongoing armed conflicts, in 2023 thousands of … of their liberty; and the safeguarding of health services. These special agreements … on violent acts committed against health-care services in 2023. The National Medical …
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… affected by war and armed conflict by advocating for their rights and providing life-saving … conflict. But women and girls have specific health, protection and other needs that we … restore or maintain people’s access to health care and other essential services; our weapons …
Norms for responsible State behavior on cyber operations should build on international law
… Statement to the UN Open-ended working group on developments in the field of … rules are all the more important because health infrastructure is often not adequately … view, the particular vulnerability of health care facilities may also warrant the …
TPNW is a long-awaited tool to ensure that nuclear weapons are eliminated and never used again
… UN and Head of Delegation, New York Good morning, distinguished colleagues and ambassadors. … and long-term effects on people, societies, health-care systems and the environment. Answering a …
Syria: As economic crisis bites, lack of humanitarian access costs lives every day
… (ICRC) - A dramatically deteriorating economic situation, the impact of expanded … 1 in 2 people cannot afford food. 1 in 2 health care facilities are damaged. Over 1 in 2 …
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