Libya: ICRC Activities from January to June 2023
… Libya continues to grapple with the consequences of the … the country's basic infrastructure, including healthcare, education, water, and sanitation. In …
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Care amid conflict: Stories of four Florence Nightingale Medal 2023 recipients
… The Florence Nightingale Medal is awarded to nurses who display … exemplary service in the areas of public health and nursing education. Thirteen nurses … the prestigious Florence Nightingale Medal . CARE AMID CONFLICT REGIONAL FEATURE THE …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response from February 2022 to June 2023
… of The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine since the onset of the … people who have access to adequate heating Health 657,000 people gained access to … 348,000 people trained in first aid 397 Healthcare facilities supported with drugs, medical …
ICRC president to meet with families of hostages
… – Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, will … also meet with Israel's foreign minister and health minister alongside the families. The … be treated humanely, have access to medical care, and be able to communicate with their …
Israel and the occupied territories: President of the ICRC arrives in Gaza, calls for the protection of civilians
… Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC, is in Gaza today to advance efforts that … life-saving surgery alongside local health-care workers. The ICRC has also been providing …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA23/00104 - 3-year Frame Agreement – Geodesic Family Tent
… Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is … compliance The ICRC will perform a Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) audit … during transport and handling. Particular care must be taken when packing the pegs to …
We help people affected by armed conflict
… protection and assistance to those suffering the devastating effects of armed conflict. … conflict. But women and girls have specific health, protection and other needs that we … restore or maintain people’s access to health care and other essential services; our weapons …
Private philanthropists
… enable us to expand our reach and make a meaningful impact to protect, support and assist … food and support for essential services like healthcare, water and sanitation, and electricity. …
Topics, debates and disarmament
… Civilians are the main victims of IHL violations in today's … zones Works and installations containing dangerous forces From the International Review … Work together to stop cyber attacks on health … t/governments-work-together-stop-cyber-attacks-health-care Artificial intelligence and …
Evaluation of the integration of thematics into ICRC field operations
… aimed to generate evidence and understanding of the enabling factors and barriers to … , Sexual Violence , Child Protection , Health Care in Danger , Internally Displaced Persons …
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