Speech by ICRC Vice-President at World Humanitarian Day panel
… Humanitarian Day panel on "Violence against health care and its implications for affected … in IHL. Through our "Health Care in Danger" project we've raised awareness at …
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South Asia experts to discuss protection of cultural property during armed conflict
… the ICRC is doing to put an end to attacks on health workers and patients, go to Health Care in Danger website Follow the ICRC on Facebook and …
Policy paper: Missing migrants
… of reasons. They may have perished during dangerous journeys over land or sea, or even … parents or persons in charge of his or her care should be informed about the detention … of needs of families. It included mental-health and psychosocial group activities, …
A street play draws attention to protection of health care workers in South Sudan
… play. The project, which was initiated by the Health Care in Danger project, began in April 2017. South …
Stop attacks: Patients, health workers, hospitals and ambulances are #NotATarget
… our video. Together we say: Stop attacks. Health-care workers are #NotATarget. One single … and the partners of the Health Care in Danger initiative invite you to stand with …
Delivering emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict in Nigeria
… emergency aid, as well as supporting health-care services and livelihoods, particularly in … to enhance their security while working in dangerous circumstances. COMMUNICATION AND …
IHL and Persons with Disabilities
… use of particular weapons and reducing the dangers they pose. They also seek to ensure … difficulty accessing basic services, such as health care, water, sanitation, shelter and food, as …
PehlayZindagi: ICRC campaign on right of way and respect for ambulances
… The campaign draws attention to an important health-care issue in Pakistan as part of the wider … of the Red Cross (ICRC) global Health Care in Danger project, addressing the issue of …
Weapons: Statement of the ICRC to the United Nations, 2017
… long-standing commitments to reduce nuclear dangers, including those made in the 2010 NPT … services essential to their survival – be it health care or water and electricity supply. The ICRC …
The critical challenges of migration and displacement
… in their countries of origin, the scarcity of health and education services, or the desire … often face difficulties in accessing health care, housing, education or employment. They … grounds to believe that she or he would be in danger of being subjected to violations of …
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