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Weapon contamination

… extend to water sources, posing a risk to health and agriculture. Reducing risk for … The presence of these weapons – and the dangers they represent – is known as weapon … the problem over the long term. Blast trauma care We provide specialized training on blast …

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An ICRC delegate prepares unexploded devices for demolition, in Libya.

Protection

… be used in other roles that put them in great danger, such as carrying supplies. Read more … 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 …

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An ICRC delegate at a crossing point between front lines during a ceasefire in Sri Lanka.

Protected persons: Children

… and lose contact with, their families or caregivers, in situations of armed conflict … purposes, which also puts them in great danger. Children who are associated with armed … essential goods and services such as food and health care where needed. We seek to prevent …

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Children play with a ball in Beledweyne, Rasmi camp.

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