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ICRC’s operational response to COVID-19: We’re all in this together

… economic National Societies to provide family-links services for security activities – for … provide them with In such uncertain times, family contact is more important than ever and …

Statement

COVID-19: Inclusive programming during the time of coronavirus

… shelter, food, clean water, health care, and family and community support may also be … their caregiver(s) is maintained and engaging Restoring Family Links (RFL) where possible. Consider the …

Law and policy topic

ICRC activities in Libya 2019

… , we visit detention centers, restore family links by tracing individuals who have lost … suffering of their families, particularly by restoring communication between detainees and …

Law and policy topic

Yemen: Thousands of people in need of food and shelter as fighting intensifies

… months or years. The lucky ones have joined family and friends while others have been … refugees, we installed four rigid water by restoring the usage of the engines, tanks with … Release of using the ICRC’s Restoring Family Links Prisoners concluded, the ICRC was (RFL) …

News release

Venezuela: Supporting the most violence-affected population in 2019

… Societies (IFRC). from their families. 1 RESTORING FAMILY LINKS The Restoring Family Links (RFL) …

Article

Trace the Face: Reuniting families

… said Sofia*. Ali had lost contact with his family after setting out of home to go abroad. … Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's Restoring Family Links Network helps reunite thousands of loved …

Article

Sylvain’s Journey Home

… he was separated from his parents and entire family. Here is a picture of Sylvain with … goodies before his journey back home. Through Restoring Family Links activities, the ICRC and national Red …

Somalia: Facts and figures for 2019

… aid training, works to reconnect separated family members, visits places of detention, … and aquatabs to 276,354 residents and IDPs. RESTORING FAMILY LINKS (RFL) Many people lose contact with …

Article

The Kampala Convention: Key Recommendations Ten Years On

… This is a really difficult time for my family and me. We can no longer live in our … displacement issues, which have strong links to the Convention, have been run or … from beneficiaries, upholding security, restoring State authority, ensuring access to …

Law and policy topic

Ethiopia: Putting humanitarian needs first in 2019

… over 2,100 Red Cross Messages between family members separated by conflict, violence … Red Cross Society (ERCS) to restore family links among people separated by armed conflict … cash assistance (from Red Cross) aimed at restoring their livelihood, Moyale town, 2019. …

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