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Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare

…     WOUNDED ENEMY SOLDIERS WERE TREATED AND CARED FOR When Fulani warriors captured … Detaining Power causing death or seriously endangering the health of a prisoner of war in its custody is …

Persons protected under IHL

… concerned itself primarily with the care of the sick and wounded on the … defensive measures that put civilians in danger. Civilians may not be used as … such as farms, housing, transport and health facilities, are forbidden. IHL also …

Law and policy topic

ICRC presents record budget for 2015 to meet vastly expanding needs

… epidemic has tested the capacities of fragile health services and is further exacerbating … to health needs, particularly surgical care for the wounded, health care for … health-care delivery safer ( video on the dangers of bringing medical aid in Yemen ) in …

News release

My time as an intern at ICRC Pakistan

… laws relating to ongoing projects, such as healthcare, data sharing, privacy policies etc. As a … for me was being a part of the health care in danger project on right of way of an …

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ICRC comments on the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration

… must conduct an individual review assessing carefully and in good faith whether there are … to believe that the person would be in danger of being subjected to violations of … depending on the quality and availability of health care in the country of return.  The …

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ICRC’s year in pictures, 2021: War expands, athletes shine and families reunite

… in Afghanistan still brought huge hunger and health needs. Athletes on a podium reminded us … Detention for adults can be stressful and dangerous. For children, it can be even worse. … health center supported by ICRC takes care of a patient in Aden, Yemen. After seven …

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How law protects persons with disabilities in armed conflict

… like water, sanitation, food, shelter or health care, benefiting from humanitarian relief … efforts, and fleeing to safety from the dangers of military operations – to name a few …

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Sri Lanka: Our principles in action

… human rights Assessment of prison health services Red Cross and Red Crescent … Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, Health Care in Danger, and Migration. The Head of Delegation …

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Jerusalem: As Ramadan approaches, Al-Aqsa Mosque's guards receive training in first aid

… first aiders face the risk of harm from dangers such as gunfire, collapsing buildings, …

In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On

… to protect ourselves from snakes and other dangerous creatures at night,” shared one … us." The ICRC is enabling access to medical care by affected people through our support to health centres and the MRCS mobile clinic. Our …

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An ICRC worker with a woman in Myanmar

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