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For survivors of sexual violence: How to find help

… help from other local agencies in your area: Health support Important health care is given in the first 72 hours after a … or chat centers If you are in immediate danger where you are currently staying, then …

Law and policy topic

Catalogue of publications and films in Arabic

… 162 ‫ مطبوعات‬- ‫الرعاية الصحية يف خطر‬ Health Care in Danger - Publications 174 ‫ أفالم‬- ‫الرعاية …

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Safeguarding the Provision of Health Care: Operational Practices and Relevant International Humanitarian Law concerning Armed Groups

… Safe access to health care is essential for both civilians and … out by the ICRC as part of the Health Care in Danger project, with more than 30 armed groups …

Publication

Ensuring the Preparedness and Security of Health-Care Facilities in Armed Conflict and Other Emergencies

… the wounded and sick and maintaining the health of people affected by armed conflict … recommendations that emerged from two Health Care in Danger experts' workshops on ensuring the …

Publication

Health Care in Danger: Violent Incidents Affecting the Delivery of Health Care, January 2012 to December 2014

… based on 2,398 incidents of violence against health care. The data on those incidents was … types of acts and threats of violence against health care in armed conflicts and other …

Law and policy topic

Protect Health Care: Spared Hospital (poster)

… of the stories told by the new set of five Health Care in Danger posters. Based on real cases, they show …

Publication

Protect Health Care: Medical Ethics (poster)

… A woman and a baby that survived because health-care workers provided impartial treatment – … told by the new set of five Health Care in Danger posters. Based on real cases, they show …

Publication

Health Care in Danger - Stage II

… banners is part of the second stage of the Health Care in Danger project. The visuals transmit positive …

Publication

Health Care in Danger Exhibition

… main visuals and on the text of the leaflet Health Care in Danger: A Harsh Reality. It consists of one …

Publication

Health Care in Danger: The Responsibilities of Health-Care Personnel Working in Armed Conflicts and Other Emergencies

… A guidance document in simple language for health personnel, setting out their rights and … explains how responsibilities and rights for health personnel can be derived from … of medical records - "Imported" health care (including military health care) - Data …

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