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Libya: COVID-19 erodes livelihoods already hard-hit by war
“We didn’t expect this coming. I wake up every morning, having no idea how we will survive the day.” Four years ago, Zainab’s home burned down amidst fighting in western Libya. She and her family …
Papua New Guinea: First distribution in Enga brings relief for families
Before a distribution can take place, everything must be unloaded on site. Local volunteers gave invaluable help to the Red Cross team. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / James Daniel Waites “They fought all the …
Ukraine: Red Cross nurse Valentina brings care and friendship
You don't need to travel far from Kiev's main thoroughfare with its smart boutiques, loud music and strolling crowds to find the other Ukraine. And this is not, as you might think, the desperate …
Voices to Action: Migration and violence, major challenges for communities in Honduras
The second humanitarian hub event held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as part of the Voices to Action campaign aimed to complement the online platform created to discuss ideas and thoughts about today's …
Philippines: Resilience amidst natural and man-made disasters
"During Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), we were told to evacuate, so we moved to my in-law's house up the hill. When it was over, we came back and our house was gone, completely washed away. The same thing …
Protecting the human rights of detainees
27th session, Human Rights Council The ICRC is greatly encouraged by the interest taken by the Human Rights Council and its members in the issue of detention. It would like to take this opportunity …
People living with disabilities contributing to society with their unique talents
… for alms or at best to a lifetime of menial jobs. My case has been quite the opposite, all …
ICRC’s year in pictures, 2021: War expands, athletes shine and families reunite
The year 2021 saw desperation, upheaval, pandemic concerns, and reasons to smile. Increased conflict in Ethiopia and a volcano’s eruption in DRC meant increased suffering. People in Syria sought to …
An inside look: Three months in northern Rakhine
Water is life Clean drinking water is a priority in Rakhine. Communities displaced by the recent violence have been digging the ground to find water, using nearby ponds, and seawater for cooking and …
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