Brunei: Senior military officers enhance practical knowledge of IHL
… and methods of warfare, detention operations, health care in danger, sexual violence and command …
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ICRC President statement on 150th Anniversary of the St Petersburg Declaration
… most vulnerable in armed conflict embody the careful balance between military necessity and … ranging from food, water and shelter, to health care and economic opportunities. Today, … States, rife with political and reputational dangers, for example if their support is …
Detention in non-international armed conflict – First thematic consultation of government experts, January 2014.
… -- that all aim to protect the dignity and health of persons deprived of their liberty. … 17 Medical care … of a quality and variety to keep them in good health and to prevent loss of weight or the … notified except when it posed an immediate danger to the family, the detainee, or the …
South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024
… Raised awareness and provided mental health and psychosocial support services to … a wide range of services, including health care, emergency relief, physical … and Red Crescent Movement’s Health Care in Danger initiative, addressed violence against …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response one year on
… infrastructure like homes, schools and health care facilities have been destroyed. Download … the situation is particularly dire and dangerous. Teams from the Ukrainian Red Cross …
Norms for responsible State behavior on cyber operations should build on international law
… rules are all the more important because health infrastructure is often not adequately … view, the particular vulnerability of health care facilities may also warrant the … civilian infrastructure – against the dangers resulting from military operations. …
Azerbaijan: A mine survivor’s journey of resilience and raising awareness
… survivors. Despite these ongoing efforts, the dangers of mines remain a persistent issue, … are designed to inform individuals about the dangers posed by land mines and ERW and how to … We also facilitated training in blast trauma care for 77 experts from both ANAMA and the …
Ethiopia: Putting humanitarian needs first in 2019
… supplies and emergency kits to 20 primary health care units and 13 hospitals Distributed … sessions on safer access, health care in danger and disaster response for its staff and …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: Key Facts and Figures (07 October 2023 – 31 July 2025)
… charitable organization and Ministry of Health and their Forensics Department, as well … humane treatment, access to adequate health care, ability to re-establish contact with … better understanding of weapon contamination dangers and weapon recognition abilities. …
South Sudan: World Bank and ICRC partner to save and change lives
… and ICRC have partnered to expand access to health care for conflict-affected and hard-to-reach … Government of South Sudan Healthcare in Danger International Committee of the Red …
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