Philippines: Moving on in Zamboanga
Zamboanga City, in Western Mindanao, is buzzing with life again, two years after armed fighting disrupted many lives. Around 120,000 people were displaced by clashes in Zamboanga in September 2013. …
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Afghanistan: National wheelchair basketball team competes in Japan
After months of training, Afghanistan's 12-man wheelchair basketball team flew to Japan for the Asia Oceania championship of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation. For Afghanistan's …
Bangladesh: Renovated emergency room brings health care closer to vulnerable communities
It was a bright sunny day at the end of October when Bibi Ayesha rushed her daughter into the emergency room in Teknaf. The girl's blood pressure had fallen but after a quick response from the …
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - social media round-up
Read more about How the ICRC helps people with disabilities . …
Kazakhstan: Round-table on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons
27-11-2015 Astana (ICRC) – The Kazakh Humanitarian Law University will host a round-table on 30 November on the cost in human terms of nuclear weapons. Some 30 diplomats and government officials will …
Lebanon: Restoring faces and dignity
Severely burned in an explosion in 2014, Moussa was unable to speak or eat properly and his injuries caused him much suffering. Now, following a long and arduous operation by surgeon Dr Enrique …
Syrian refugees in Jordan: Fear, anxiety and hope – all part of daily life
For Syrian refugees living in Jordan life is a daily struggle. Humanitarian assistance makes their lives a little easier, but life is a constant mix of fear, anxiety and hope for a better future. …
Shortage of essential commodities adversely affects life across the country
Joint Statement by Nepal Red Cross Society, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and International Committee of the Red Cross Kathmandu, 10 November 2015: International …
Responding to sexual violence in conflict: How can we do better?
Widespread sexual violence unfortunately remains a largely invisible phenomenon due to cultural taboos, feelings of shame or fear of retaliation. Its prevalence and its consequences are thus vastly …
European Microfinance Award. Speech by ICRC president Peter Maurer.
Sixth European Microfinance Award. Speech given by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, in Luxembourg City on 19 November 2015. I am very glad to be here tonight, …
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