Humanitarian aid workers and their protection under international law
… Therefore humanitarian workers, including health-care personnel, often face tremendous risks to … Action (ATHA), the Health Care in Danger project contributed to the panel …
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Community of Action: Sharing good practices in safeguarding medical vehicles
… vehicles under attack While attacks on health-care facilities in different conflict zones are … of the main pillars of the Health Care in Danger (HCID) initiative. Experts took part in …
Cholera, crowding and creative construction in Lebanon
… is essential to avoid devastating health and humanitarian consequences. Joe … working to increase access to health care. "One of the first days on this project, I … to reduce this as part of our healthcare in danger programme. "Then if you remember the …
Not a Target: EU - ICRC campaign in Hungary
… be broadcasting a short film on the risks to health-care #NotATarget in ZRT cinemas in Budapest. … screening is part of the 'Health-Care in Danger' campaign, aimed at raising awareness …
The EU, Portuguese Red Cross and ICRC campaign 2021
… in Portugal a short film on the risks to health-care #NotATarget The film screening is part of the 'Health-Care in Danger' campaign, aimed at raising awareness …
Irish Red Cross, EU and ICRC: #NotATarget campaign
… across Ireland, a short film on the risks to health-care #NotATarget, from 14 September to 18 … screening is part of the 'Health Care in Danger' campaign, aimed at raising awareness …
Special Appeal 2025 – Emergency Lifeline
… Health services are among the earliest and most … workers, millions are left without vital care. In a world of rising fragility, … protection on the ground. Our Health Care in Danger initiative and public awareness …
Not a target!
… across Belgium a short film on the risks to health-care. The video projection is part of the 'Health-Care in Danger' campaign, meant to raise awareness …
Pakistan: Karachi motorists won over by ambulance campaign
… launched in Karachi in 2016 as part of the Health Care in Danger project. A marked improvement has since …
Pledging to make hospitals safe havens
… Health Care in Danger newsletter - March 2016 Hospitals embody … Federation (IHF) became involved in the Health Care in Danger initiative because we …
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