32nd International Conference: Resolutions and reports
… The 32nd International Conference, held in Geneva from … report (2015, 32IC/15/19.3) Resolution 4: Health Care in Danger: Continuing to protect the …
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Where is the urgency to bring attacks on healthcare to an end?
… of medical and humanitarian personnel in conflict. Statement by the ICRC President, … against the wounded and sick, medical care providers, ambulances and health care facilities. We are at risk of …
Azerbaijan: Closure of Barda office marks the end of over 25 years of impact
… For almost three decades, the International Committee of the Red Cross … independence. They may need urgent medical care as a result of combat. When conflict … is checking medical supplies we donated to health care structures in Azerbaijan. Over the …
Australia: Perspectives from an ICRC surgeon
… ICRC medical adviser Dr Robin Coupland visited Australia recently to … attend the World Medical Association's Global Health Summit. During his visit, we talked to him about his long career as an ICRC surgeon and perspectives on …
South Sudan: A pregnant mother’s long walk to a safe birth
… Giving birth in South Sudan is often dangerous and difficult. Medical care can be long distances away, forcing … travel on foot late in their pregnancy to a health facility – a hardship endured by …
ICRC 2024 Opinion Paper - How is the term "Armed Conflict" defined in international humanitarian law?
… classification of armed conflict – determining whether a situation of violence is an … and wounded persons must be collected and cared for, without any discrimination and in … age-appropriate access to education, food and health care. When deprived of their liberty, …
Humanitarian aid workers and their protection under international law
… Humanitarian aid, by definition, is provided in complex and insecure … Therefore humanitarian workers, including health-care personnel, often face tremendous risks to …
Photojournalism: call for participation for the 2021 Humanitarian Visa d’Or Award
… 2021. Download the call for entry Every year since 2011, the ICRC has awarded the … photojournalists to address the issue of health care in danger and respect for medical …
Irish Red Cross, EU and ICRC: #NotATarget campaign
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … across Ireland, a short film on the risks to health-care #NotATarget, from 14 September to 18 …
The EU, Portuguese Red Cross and ICRC campaign 2021
… 2021, the ICRC, supported by the EU and in collaboration with the Portuguese Red Cross … in Portugal a short film on the risks to health-care #NotATarget The film screening is part of …
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