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The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas and the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks

… 5(2). 2 Draft Rules for the Limitation of the Dangers incurred by the Civilian Population in … effects, from the malfunctioning of heath care structures to the spread of diseases. It … attainable standard of physical and mental health, Paul Hunt; the Representative of the …

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South Sudan: Health services struggle to meet needs

… that has resulted from the fighting, health services in South Sudan are working … 2,600 operations Video - Lifesaving medical care for children - see text below for more … displacement of the local population. Fleeing danger, many people, including women and …

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Ethiopia: Helping South Sudanese refugees to survive

… firewood and bars of soap with which to care for her five-month-old baby and three … of food put the life of my little baby in danger. I am the only one who can care for my … sanitation, household items and emergency health care. “When I arrived at this camp, one …

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Ready-to-use workshop on protection of health care in armed conflict

… for the impartial and safe provision of health care in conflicts and other emergencies? The … Legal provisions Reading list Health care in danger: The human cost - video The four-hour …

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Violence against women

… their access to food, safe drinking water and health care. It may leave them as the head of the … exploitation while travelling, including the danger of being detained, sexually abused or …

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Interactive dialogue on violence against women

… their access to food, safe drinking water and health care. It may leave them as the head of the … exploitation while travelling, including the danger of being detained, sexually abused or …

Statement

Health Care in Danger: A priority for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Health Care in Danger, an ambitious project of the Red Cross … how they can help improve safe access to health care. …

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Colombia: Humanitarian situation and ICRC activities

… DISAPPEARANCE “There used to be a health post here, but it’s gone now. It’s the … sleep outside the house, because it was very dangerous at night on account of the raids. … drop out of school, hinders access to health care services and prevents farmers from …

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Means of personal identification

… of war— Annex IV A. REVERSE SIDE PRONT He. (care — rs then oftheooismty.oda&diy lie i~ etb … ON DANGEROUS PROEESSIONAL MISSIONS L,j SU. ~. … sit Cooling horn thosPital. eec) on State of health is Present eddresa •n. (a) is …

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Detention in non-international armed conflict – First thematic consultation of government experts, January 2014.

… -- that all aim to protect the dignity and health of persons deprived of their liberty. … 17 Medical care … of a quality and variety to keep them in good health and to prevent loss of weight or the … notified except when it posed an immediate danger to the family, the detainee, or the …

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