Medico-Legal Systems and Forensic Services: An Assessment Guide
… action on behalf of the separated, the missing and the deceased, but also the overall … insights in other areas such as migration, health care in danger, addressing sexual violence, …
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Somalia food crisis – drought, conflict and the fight for survival
… is severely malnourished and is undergoing life-saving treatment. She is far from alone. The intensive care unit (ICU) at the main hospital in … influx of people coming in search of food and health care. It places a strain on …
Cholera, crowding and creative construction in Lebanon
… acute watery diarrhoea grip Lebanon, supporting public infrastructure is essential to avoid devastating health and humanitarian consequences. Joe … country, working to increase access to health care. "One of the first days on this project, …
Community first aid responds to tribal fight injuries in Papua New Guinea
… “When I was shot in the abdomen some years ago, I did not know … Contador-Kelsall / ICRC Jeremy Trur, the ICRC Health Officer in charge of the First Aid … burns. Unfortunately, during fights, health care is not always accessible whether it be …
Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems
… Working paper submitted by the International … sanitation, waste management, and health care. Space systems also contribute to …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA23/00025 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Solar Lamp
… Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is … water supply, sanitation, school buildings, health clinics, reception centers, etc. 3.3 … prescribed by contracting authorities. Care must be taken in preparing the technical …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response one year on
… Over the last 12 months, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … infrastructure like homes, schools and health care facilities have been destroyed. Download …
The humanitarian consequences of a long-lasting armed conflict and the ICRC’s response in Donetsk and Luhansk since 2014
… For people living in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the past … to access food, water, heating and medical care and many families have lost loved ones or … for the treatment of chronic diseases to 15 healthcare facilities, including 52,000 vials …
Jordan: ICRC Activities from January to December 2022
… As we are commencing 2023, we are excited to share with you … Army, Royal Medical Services, Ministry of Health, and universities, among others. Our … Judicial guarantees, Mandela rules and health care in detention were among the disseminated …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The humanitarian crisis in North Kivu is escalating
… 13-03-2023 The armed conflict in North Kivu province between the March 23 … includes food and water but also access to health-care facilities where the sick and injured are …
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