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Iraq, Syria and Yemen: Five times more civilians die in city offensives, new report finds

… today reveals five times more civilians die in offensives carried out in cities than in … fleeing. Essential urban services like water, health care, electricity and schools are damaged, …

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Brazil: Protecting schools from attacks in 2022

… As we mark the International Day to Protect Education from … of armed violence on education and health services. This includes the schools, … strategy makes them feel valued, loved and cared for, keeping them in school. Does the …

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian aid challenges in Rutshuru

… Fighting in North Kivu, the state of the roads and … Priorities include accommodation, sanitation, health care, drinking water and food. I’ve got nine …

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Round-up of ICRC Activities in Afghanistan between July and September 2014

… Visiting detainees and protecting the civilian … killed on the battlefield. Providing health care The 444-bed Mirwais Regional Hospital in

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The Safer Access programme: Good practice in Brazil showcased at the World Urban Forum

… and the population they serve are exposed to in their daily lives Katowice, Poland (ICRC) – … essential service providers, such as those in health care, education and social care, to reduce and …

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Russia - Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC continues to help people in need

… The international armed conflict between Russia … Oliinyk/ICRC Food, water, essential items and health assistance The ICRC is providing … to frontline/referral hospitals and health-care facilities. 180 physiotherapists were …

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Iraq: Aid reaches thousands of displaced people in war-ravaged west Ramadi

… 24-03-2016 Baghdad/Geneva (ICRC) - International Committee of the Red Cross … with little or no access to food, water, or health care," said Katharina Ritz, head of ICRC …

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Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures 9 May 2024 – 12 April 2025

… and opened on 9 May 2024, and is implemented in coordination with the Palestine Red … sessions  1,549 Recipients of Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support … programme in collaboration with other health-care providers [1] . This programme is part of …

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Field Hospital Facts & Figures

ICRC scales up operations in eastern Ukraine

… 12-12-2014 As winter deepens, the ICRC is stepping up its … over 15 US dollars) have been distributed. Health care Wound-dressing materials, surgical items, …

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Syria: In societies shattered by conflict, civilians pay a high price for years

… statement from Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … children here have less food, clean water, health care and education than international …

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