ICRC Activities in Egypt 2021
… In Egypt, the International Committee of the … of violence, and migration, and works with healthcare providers to help them enhance their …
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Humanitarian needs are enormous around the world, but together we can address them.
… We live in a war-torn world, where millions of people … Ukraine How you can help Afghanistan Health-care services in Afghanistan are in urgent …
Constraints under International Law on Military Operations in Outer Space during Armed Conflicts
… Despite the long-term desire of the international community to explore and use … example, civilian infrastructure needed for health care, transportation, communications, energy …
Syria: In societies shattered by conflict, civilians pay a high price for years
… statement from Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … children here have less food, clean water, health care and education than international …
Ukraine: Online video from Mariupol is filled with false claims
… 31-05-2022 Kyiv (ICRC) – A video filmed in our Mariupol office now circulating in some media is filled with false claims … commonly used by teams working to neutralize dangerous items to avoid accidents. The ICRC …
10 Years of Health Care in Danger in the Movement
… While the protection of health care goes back to the very origins of the International Red Cross and …
How humanitarian corridors work to help people in conflict zones
… called humanitarian safe passages. From Ukraine to Syria, the ICRC has been involved in … northwest of Syria. The wounded were taken to health care centres, while a mix of local …
South Sudan: Attacks on healthcare facilities putting communities at risk
… Leer, Mayendit, and Koch counties in Unity state of South Sudan have been … medicines and medical equipment in a Primary Healthcare Center (PHCC) supported by the ICRC. "We …
The 1st World Conference on Health in Detention
… June 2022 | Time: 08:30 - 17:00 Venue: Centre International de Conférences Genève, Rue de … Switzerland PROGRAMME Statement of Purpose Health in detention is public health. Health authorities, senior management, healthcare and safety workers, academics and …
Myanmar: Raising awareness of landmine risks, minimizing threat to lives
… For decades, some communities in Myanmar have had to live alongside the … food insecurity, no access to clean water and health care, and other basic necessities. Added to …
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