Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Landmines, a disturbing reminder of war
… moving to a town where she worked two jobs. She was barely making enough to take …
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Myanmar: A tailor tells her story
Moe Moe Nwe is from Thinbaw Kwei Village in Rakhine State. Her mother passed away when she was young. She’s been the sole breadwinner for her family ever since, caring for her father, who lives with …
Afghanistan: Getting people with disabilities back on their feet
The ICRC's work with disabled people in Afghanistan helps them live an active role in society through physical rehabilitation, education, employment, micro-credit loans, vocational training and …
Ethiopia: For the love of the game
Promoting social inclusion for people with disabilities through basketball. "I have grown to love basketball, I feel like it is my safe space where I can be myself, it makes me happy." Abinet …
Enabling people with disabilities in 2015: Facts and figures
The ICRC helps people with disabilities through our physical rehabilitation programme and the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled. The people we serve include victims of armed conflict, of other …
Afghanistan: Families struck by tragedy find financial stability and hope through microeconomic initiatives
Life-disrupting injuries because of unexploded ordnance, death of a loved one, financial strain, psychological trauma and fear of the future – Sayed Reza, Muzhda Ahmadi and Abdullah Amiri have …
Over 40 gravesites to be excavated in search for missing people related to 1992-93 armed conflict in Abkhazia
19-06-2019 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is about to begin another round of excavations in search of the remains of people who went missing as a consequence of …
Statement from ICRC's head of health: COVID-19 crisis underlines a chasm
… workers are safe and able to carry out their jobs is crucial for stemming the spread of …
ICRC Somalia detention activities 2015
An overview of the ICRC's detention work in Somalia. Check-out the ICRC website in Somali: http://www.icrc.org/eng/home/languages/somali/index.jsp Every detained person needs water in sufficient …
Principles guiding humanitarian action, Vol. 97, Nos 897,898
What are the main challenges that humanitarian actors face in upholding a principled approach in today's crises and emergencies? How are "principles guiding humanitarian action" understood by …
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