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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Catalogue of publications and films in Arabic
… 162 مطبوعات- الرعاية الصحية يف خطر Health Care in Danger - Publications 174 أفالم- الرعاية …
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 …
Experts' workshop report on IHL and Islamic Law in contemporary armed conflicts
… the conduct of hostilities; protection for health-care personnel and facilities; detention … limit the effects of war and to minimize the danger to civilians and prevent the …
Syria: As economic crisis bites, lack of humanitarian access costs lives every day
… 12 months, braving enormous challenges and dangers like weapon-contaminated land and … 1 in 2 people cannot afford food. 1 in 2 health care facilities are damaged. Over 1 in 2 …
Six essential lessons for a pandemic response in humanitarian settings
… that pandemics cannot be addressed solely as health issues. Instead the precondition is a … Attacks – including cyber-attacks – on health care workers and facilities are continuing … to help to mitigate against potentially very dangerous situations. Three, the response must …
A conflict without borders continues to play out in the Sahel
… in search of safety. Conflict is not the only danger they face; climate change and the … withdrawn. In the province of Oudalan, 29 health-care centres have closed, leaving nearly …
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