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ICRC joins the World Bank in Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project

… reports on the environmental, social, health and safety (ESHS) performance of the … receiving displaced persons) will be carefully planned and implemented. This Parent … is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and …

Article

Egypt: ICRC Activities from January to December 2022

… The ICRC delegation also works with healthcare providers to help them enhance their … response training skills and Health Care in Danger (HCiD) dissemination sessions through …

Report

South Sudan: Midwife’s heroic actions save mom and newborn twins

… When Grace* arrived at the Maiwut Primary Health Care Centre in South Sudan's northeast region … In a country where giving birth can be a dangerous and even deadly experience, Annet's …

Article

Partnership is key to ending violence against health care

… Violence against health care is a persistent feature that continues to … Crescent Movement started the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) Initiative to devote concerted …

Article

Health Care in Danger Strategy: Evaluation Report

… completed in August 2022, assessed the ICRC's Health Care in Danger Strategy. The evaluation identified …

Report

In South Sudan, insecurity is a constant challenge to healthcare services

… to build resilience by accessing primary health care, food, and water amid volatile security … essential healthcare services. It's even more dangerous and difficult for women amid South …

Article

Russia - Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC continues to help people in need

… Oliinyk/ICRC Food, water, essential items and health assistance The ICRC is providing … to frontline/referral hospitals and health-care facilities. 180 physiotherapists were … body bags, and refrigeration units. the danger of mines and explosive remnants of war …

Law and policy topic

Annual Report 2022

… have access to clean water and life-saving health care, and bolster their food security. … operations against groups suspected of endangering the state or of being associated …

Report

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for immediate protection of civilians in Jenin

… minute of this ongoing violence poses a danger to lives, homes, essential services, … population in Jenin have unimpeded access to health services, shelter, food, and water. … people and be able to provide emergency care without putting their own lives at risk. …

News release

Implementing international humanitarian law: 2020/2021 report

… situations as well as the uncertainty and dangers created by the COVID 19 pandemic. … III) and civilians (GC IV). They also protect health care and medical personnel, units, facilities …

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