Being accountable to people affected by armed conflicts
… dance and drama to promote the protection of health-care workers and facilities in times of conflict. Part of the ICRC Health Care in Danger project, the drama initiative tries to …
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Egypt Activity Report 2017
… areas, and partnering with local healthcare providers and institutions in Egypt to … humanitarian mandate and the Health Care in Danger Campaign. National Council for Human …
Afghanistan: Despite the challenges we remained committed in 2017
… insecurity and an increase in attacks on health facilities and humanitarian aid … conflict. We provide basic aid and medical care, improve their access to water and … The ARCS focal point for the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) project participated in the HCiD …
Safeguarding health-care services: Will academia take up the challenge?
… how academia can help tackle violence against health-care personnel and facilities. In May 2017, it … key messages from the Health Care in Danger initiative into its curricula. We asked …
Tabib: Protection of health care hits the big screen
… make Tabib and why he backs the message that health workers are #NotATarget. I remember … Red Cross and the ICRC: joining their Health Care in Danger initiative seemed like the most natural …
Experts Discuss New Technologies in Warfare and International Humanitarian Law
… a programming function with potentially dangerous consequences is added, then a … to disrupt the economy, water supply, health care, infrastructure, electricity and many …
European Commission (ECHO), ICRC & German Red Cross: HCiD campaign in Berlin
… violent acts that obstruct the delivery of health care, damage or destroy facilities and … The Health-Care in Danger project seeks to understand the …
Migrants: Vulnerabilities & Protection
… affect their physical integrity and mental health. Every year, thousands of migrants … with access to education and healthcare. In this framework, we also support the … of migrants and refugees embarking on a dangerous journey to Europe has been and …
20 years after the historic treaty on landmines, we cannot afford to lose momentum.
… anniversary, I fear that we have reached a dangerous crossroads. Landmine victims may … 2025 commitments; and Victims can access the care, rehabilitation and socio-economic … and electrical facilities, hospitals and health services. Given the enormous costs for …
Migration: Our work in the Americas
… points also alert local authorities and health facilities to the migrants’ ordeals, … People are seeking job opportunities, health care and education for their children, and to … irregular migrants face journeys full of danger and struggle, most taking weeks or …
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