Looking at HCiD through a gender lens
… that resulted in a report titled Access to Health Care during Armed Conflict and Other … adverse distinction. Read: Health Care in Danger Newsletter, January-June 2015 …
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European Commission (ECHO), ICRC & German Red Cross: HCiD campaign in Berlin
… violent acts that obstruct the delivery of health care, damage or destroy facilities and … The Health-Care in Danger project seeks to understand the …
Philippines: Tireless doctor treats without any breaks or bias
… patients and ensuring they receive the right care. He performs two or three surgeries daily … in a trauma training course organized for health-care professionals by the International … from becoming targets. Health Care in Danger (HCiD) is an initiative of the …
Helping the helpers – why does psychosocial support matter?
… Health-care workers should be provided with tools, … developing strategies for the protection of health care. Only then can health-care workers … Gaza, Syria and Ukraine. Read: Health Care in Danger newsletter, July – November 2015 …
Evaluations at the ICRC: Evidence-based learning
… work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima Health Care in Danger Strategy Community Contact Centers …
Facts & Figures Gaza-May 2021
… during this difficult time. Supporting health facilities is our key priority, and … Service (EMS) response. Because there is no health without mental health, the ICRC will … the awareness of over 750,000 persons on the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO). 1,000 …
Speech by ICRC Vice-President at World Humanitarian Day panel
… Humanitarian Day panel on "Violence against health care and its implications for affected … in IHL. Through our "Health Care in Danger" project we've raised awareness at …
New tool for policymakers and legislators
… legislation for protecting the provision of health care during conflict and other emergencies is … delivery and services. Read: Health Care in Danger Newsletter, January-June 2015 …
Where is the urgency to bring attacks on healthcare to an end?
… against the wounded and sick, medical care providers, ambulances and health care facilities. We are at risk of … and by others, including the Health Care in Danger initiative of the International Red …
32nd International Conference: Resolutions and reports
… report (2015, 32IC/15/19.3) Resolution 4: Health Care in Danger: Continuing to protect the delivery of …
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