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Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for immediate steps to stop violence against civilians and prevent further escalation in the West Bank
… they are safe and able to carry out their jobs is crucial to guarantee the continuing …
World Humanitarian Day: 17 million volunteers. Half a million aid workers. 190 countries. 1 day.
… every day. One of the medics’ most important jobs is to ensure people feel safe and …
Afghanistan: Families who lost everything in conflict, struggle again due to COVID-19
Amir Khan, Ahmadullah and Mohammad Halim are familiar with hard times. Living through the death of their loved ones, loss of all their belongings, financial crunch and displacement from their homes, …
Celebrating Ramadan amidst Aleppo's destruction
… and herbal teas. Many in Aleppo lost their jobs during the war and are trying to make a …
Philippines: Supporting displaced families in Maguindanao del Sur
… in Maguindanao del Sur have lost their jobs and sources of livelihoods due to …
Belarus: Someone will be there to answer
Fleeing the fighting in Ukraine, people left behind their homes and belongings and sought refuge where they could. Many went to Belarus. Official estimates put the number of refugees from Ukraine …
Trainings on de-escalation of violence at healthcare facilities
The ICRC along with its partners conducted a detailed research study on the patterns of violence against healthcare in Karachi. The report can be accessed here . One of the findings of the report was …
World Humanitarian Day 2020: Respect and protect health workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
When we ensure protection and respect for health workers, we also ensure that people who need their help receive continuous care. This is all the more important in the COVID-19 pandemic, which has …
Afghanistan: The policeman’s story
Paiwand-Ali, 49, is from northern Afghanistan. He was a police officer until he lost his leg to a landmine in 1990. Photos by Gueorgui Pinkhassov/Magnum Photos for the ICRC Paiwand-Ali as a police …
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