War on words: Is journalism disappearing from conflict zones?
… from combat zones: the increasingly dangerous working environment. While … universal acknowledgement that hospitals and health-care workers should be protected in conflict …
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Philippines: Round-up of activities in central Mindanao
… water for vulnerable communities in Pikit Health: Life-saving support without … Everybody understands that we have to take care of our water system,” Tani added. A … devices and recurrent armed clashes pose danger to communities. With the prevailing …
Report: Colombia: humanitarian challenges 2016
… to find more than 79,000 missing persons -The danger posed by mines and unexploded devices … and restrictions on their movement. care and education. So the possibility of a … of access to basic services such as water, health Violations of the rules of armed …
Protection, dignity, and respect for deceased individuals and their families in COVID-19
… COVID-19 . These recommendations include: The health and safety of all those directly … can handle. Additional resources for health care and death care workers Posters: Basic … the power to heal, protect and ward off danger. All-night paritta recitations by monks …
Six Months of Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict - The response of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
… 14 Health and care … 29 Health-care systems are buckling under the pressure … or going back to uncertainty and potential danger. More than 13 million people have fled …
Ukraine: A warm room and hot tea at a contentious checkpoint
… get warm and drink tea." The volunteers offer health care, tell travelers what documents are … wounded to the basement. It was difficult and dangerous, and we had to act very fast. And …
Ethical Content-Gathering For Public Communications
… we treat people with dignity, respect and care when gathering content for public … single idea. Stereotypes can be damaging and dangerous and have real-life consequences, … mutilation), images of violence or personal health information on digital platforms. In …
ICRC Activities in Egypt 2021
… of violence, and migration, and works with healthcare providers to help them enhance their … response training skills and Health Care in Danger (HCiD) dissemination sessions through …
What is the ICRC doing to reduce the effects of weapon contamination?
… such as clean water, firewood or farmland and health care or education, and to livelihood and … at risk – helps stakeholders identify dangerous areas and plan/prioritize activities …
Migration: Our work in the Americas
… points also alert local authorities and health facilities to the migrants’ ordeals, … People are seeking job opportunities, health care and education for their children, and to … irregular migrants face journeys full of danger and struggle, most taking weeks or …
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