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Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare

…     WOUNDED ENEMY SOLDIERS WERE TREATED AND CARED FOR When Fulani warriors captured … Detaining Power causing death or seriously endangering the health of a prisoner of war in its custody is …

Sudan: “We have nothing to go back to”– new report sheds light on two years of devastation in Sudan

… they only begin to 300 orphans and 70 caretakers were evacuated capture the immense … of humanitarian Ahmed Omer /ICRC BROKEN HEALTHCARE An estimated 70-80% of health … services for people who been one of the most dangerous places in the have been separated …

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Vista de edificios destruidos.

Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored

… safe removal of 300 orphans and 70 of their caretakers from combat zones in mid-2023 — … violence is widespread. The collapse of health care An estimated 70–80 per cent of … aid across the country — even in the most dangerous conditions. Since the start of the …

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In a displacement camp in Sudan, a woman cooks over an open fire outside a makeshift shelter as two children watch.

Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General

… use tools – including AI-DSS. Indeed, the careful use of AI-based systems may facilitate … people affected by armed conflicts from the dangers arising from military operations. This … humanitarian considerations related to age, health, and other individual circumstances – …

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Azerbaijan: A mine survivor’s journey of resilience and raising awareness

… survivors. Despite these ongoing efforts, the dangers of mines remain a persistent issue, … are designed to inform individuals about the dangers posed by land mines and ERW and how to … We also facilitated training in blast trauma care for 77 experts from both ANAMA and the …

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Anar, is a mine victim. Two of Anar's brothers in front of  his young nephew were killed by an explosion when they unknowingly went into a mine-contaminated area. When Anar and his father rushed to help, a second explosion severely injured Anar and he lost a leg.

The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic

… face major obstacles to access the maternal health care they need. In a country racked by … often with a traditional midwife, despite the dangers such a choice entails. Nearly one …

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Patients arriving for appointments at Doukouma health centre, supported by the ICRC. Doukouma, Central African Republic, 9th December 2024.

In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On

… to protect ourselves from snakes and other dangerous creatures at night,” shared one … us." The ICRC is enabling access to medical care by affected people through our support to health centres and the MRCS mobile clinic. Our …

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An ICRC worker with a woman in Myanmar

Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse

… an overwhelming daily struggle to survive the dangers of hostilities, cope with relentless … to continue providing much-needed medical care to patients.  The deterioration of the … by repeated attacks impacting the work of healthcare facilities and medical personnel. …

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A little girl carrying a bag of supplies walks past destroyed buildings in Rafah, Gaza

Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024

… KENYA WORKING TOWARDS STRENGTHENING PRISON HEALTH SYSTEM AND IMPROVING HEALTH CARE OF INMATES IN KENYA PRISON SERVICE In … called the forgotten route, capturing the danger and challenges for migrants transiting …

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Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures 9 May 2024 – 12 April 2025

… within evacuation zones are extremely dangerous. All the patients in recent weeks … sessions  1,549 Recipients of Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support … programme in collaboration with other health-care providers [1] . This programme is part of …

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