Implementing international humanitarian law: 2020/2021 report
… 2020-2021 REPORT IMPLEMENTING INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW … III) and civilians (GC IV). They also protect health care and medical personnel, units, facilities …
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Frequently asked questions: Rules of war
… as well as on other civilians. You treat detainees humanely. You do not torture people. … food, clothing, hygiene and medical care. POWs cannot be prosecuted for having … satisfactory conditions of shelter, hygiene, health, safety and nutrition and that members …
Ethiopian Bulletin, January - June 2023
… Since fighting ended in the conflict in … We now have fewer inmates suffering from health complications,” says Belete Lakew, a … northern Ethiopia, houses, farmlands, healthcare centers and schools are heavily …
Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for January–June 2023
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … livelihood assistance and access to improved health-care services including mental health support. …
Afghanistan: Facts and Figures - January - June 2023
… In Afghanistan, more than half (55%) of the … By offering a wide range of services, from health care and emergency response to the physical …
Burkina Faso – food, water and health care are scarce
… Many people fleeing the armed violence in Burkina Faso have … basic services, particularly food, water and health care, under increasing strain. The population …
Haiti: Delivering health care amid growing insecurity
… Roadblocks and check points. Very few ambulances and some unequipped. … threats and acts of aggression towards healthcare workers and facilities. Closure of health …
Assistance provided by the ICRC in Luhansk, January – December 2022
… The ICRC has been working in Luhansk and surrounding areas since … water supply services. ENSURING LIFESAVING CARE & OTHER HEALTH SERVICES 7 specialized medical …
Living in the shadow of armed violence
… Imagine for a moment that every time you leave … from their homes, the deterioration in mental health, and the lack of access to essential public services like health care and schooling. Invisible effects of armed …
Israel and the occupied territories: Deescalate now to prevent further human suffering
… 28-10-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – After weeks of intense fighting, over two million civilians … can operate in safety. Critical services like health care, water, and electricity must be …
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