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Frequently asked questions: ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories

… The ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Israel and the Golan … assisting with forensic equipment and mental health support as part of long-standing … delicate operations. This trust, and our careful and principle-driven approach, is what …

Law and policy topic
In Gaza, ICRC staff have been working relentlessly since the escalation of the armed conflict to provide much needed relief.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The humanitarian crisis in North Kivu is escalating

… 13-03-2023 The armed conflict in North Kivu province between the March 23 … includes food and water but also access to health-care facilities where the sick and injured are …

News release

After ten years of armed violence in the Sahel, there is still time for humanity

… and political and socio-economic crises continue to ravage the Sahel region, Peter Maurer, … to make long and dangerous journeys to access health care. We estimate that nearly 1.5 million …

Statement

Implementing community-based approaches in response to internal displacement

… of displacement support, rather than undermine, communities' and individuals' … 4. UNHCR (2012) Operational Guidance Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Programming for … such as saving money by not seeking health care or by sending children out to work. …

Article

The breach of humanitarian rules persists in Colombia

… that was," says this resident of San Calixto, in the region of Catatumbo, Norte de … the country experienced in mid-2016, health institutions in Cauca, Boyacá and … injured had access to health services and care protocols. All these situations served to …

Law and policy topic

Jerusalem: As Ramadan approaches, Al-Aqsa Mosque's guards receive training in first aid

… Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem During the five-day course, 25 male and 20 female … and behaviours that first aiders need when caring for people caught in situations of … first aiders face the risk of harm from dangers such as gunfire, collapsing buildings, …

DR Congo: Huge numbers of people in dire need of assistance following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo

… Goma residents who had fled the city. Prime Minister Sama Lukonde said that, in the first … to Goma. This includes providing water and health care and reuniting separated families. They …

Law and policy topic

Detention in non-international armed conflict – First thematic consultation of government experts, January 2014.

… The meeting covered conditions of detention and … -- that all aim to protect the dignity and health of persons deprived of their liberty. … 17 Medical care … notified except when it posed an immediate danger to the family, the detainee, or the …

Law and policy topic

A conflict without borders continues to play out in the Sahel

… COVID-19 led to a global ceasefire, the fighting in the Sahel region continued unabated. In … withdrawn. In the province of Oudalan, 29 health-care centres have closed, leaving nearly …

News release

ICRC statement to UN Security Council open debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict

… the centre of all aspects of our daily work in armed conflicts around the world. My wish … main issue of concern – the protection of health care. Security Council resolution 2286 was a …

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