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Mexico: Challenges to international humanitarian law and humanitarian action

… including food, shelter and medical care, contact with the outside world, or … from accessing basic services such as healthcare and schooling because it is dangerous to go out in the street, or when …

Law and policy topic

Yemen: ICRC surgical team sets sail for war zone

… good safety systems in place. "If there is danger then we go in the safe room and then we … we going to be able to provide the medical care needed?" she said. "But I still go. I …

Article

New Report - Domestic Normative Frameworks for the Protection of Health Care

… ICRC has released a new report, part of its Health Care in Danger campaign, with recommendations for …

Report

Syria / Yemen / Mali: Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement shocked by deadly attacks on humanitarian workers

… helping others under the most difficult and dangerous conditions. All parties to conflict … Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers and health workers to care for people in need and alleviate human …

Statement

Civilian air rescue operation wins the Health Care in Danger special award for the Arma 3 contest

… The winner of the Health Care in Danger (HCID) special award for the Arma 3 …

Article

Eastern Ukraine: Life goes on despite destruction

… Using weapons in populated areas not only endangers civilian lives but also has a host of … the conflict having a devastating impact on health care, education and public infrastructure. …

Malaysia: A regional conference to strengthen protection for victims of war

… in particular legal initiatives such as health care in danger and international disaster laws. What …

Law and policy topic

Belarus: ICRC brings together 14 countries to discuss international humanitarian law

… armed conflict. The agenda will also include health care during armed conflict and the IHL … Coffee break 11.50 – 12.10 HEALTH CARE IN DANGER PROJECT Ximena Londoño, Legal Adviser, …

Event

Humanitarian situation and ICRC action in Colombia

… project, access to water, psychosocial care, to mention but a few. Last year, this … Temporary Temporary lives are lives in danger are in danger community community work … victims of sexual violence who go to health facilities are forced to comply with …

Article

Colombia: 230,000 people receive aid while awaiting peace

… as contact with their families and access to health care. Certain humanitarian issues will remain … The ICRC moved 655 people whose lives were in danger to safer locations. It also helped 220 …

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