Philippines: Mindanao Newsletter 2016
We feature a roundup of our activities in Mindanao as well as stories of the people and communities we've supported in 2016. In this issue: Paying it forward a step at a time Health support in …
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Pakistan: Spring Newsletter 2015
The latest newsletter from the ICRC in Pakistan features a variety of articles, including updates on our work in the country, on reuniting families, and taking a lead on teaching sessions covering …
“Still? This is The Word That Hurts The Most”
… “many family members end up losing their jobs,” as one leader of an association noted. … up in need, since a lot of them quit their jobs to look for their children”. While data …
Afghanistan: Child pneumonia, malnutrition spikes as families face impossible choice: eat or heat
24-11-2022 Kabul (ICRC) – As winter sets in across Afghanistan and as the economic crisis worsens, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeing a spike in cases of child pneumonia …
Kenyatta University wins 20th edition of All Africa competition on IHL
… Offering mentorships, internships, jobs, exchange programs o Mentorship …
Evaluation of the integration of thematics into ICRC field operations
This Evaluation was commissioned by the ICRC’s Evaluation office and the Operational Thematic Unit. The Evaluation aimed to generate evidence and understanding of the enabling factors and barriers to …
First to be Forgotten - Persons with Disability and Armed Conflict
… which is a drop-in centre for unemployed jobseekers. Normally has around 10 people in … fast. Just another quick example accessing jobs and livelihoods. That is core to the … promoting economic opportunities, decent jobs and entrepreneur programs for refugees …
IISS Manama Dialogue : Keynote Address by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
… or humanity. They want their lives back: jobs, education, safety. And they want hope – …
Code of conduct of the ICRC
Our Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to meet fundamental principles and rules concerning ethical conduct in all our organizational activities. It is about operational excellence with integrity …
Urban violence and the ICRC's humanitarian response
… such as education and health, and to jobs that provide a dignified livelihood. …
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