Surviving landmines: Edisson's road to recovery
15 years after the international convention banning landmines came into force, these weapons continue to exact a terrible human toll. In Myanmar alone, there were more than 3,000 landmine casualties …
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Red Cross help for displaced people in Myanmar
This young couple in northern Myanmar lost their home and land when fighting broke out in their village. For over a year they have had to stay with relatives, with no money and no job. They are among …
Afghanistan: Millions affected by growing humanitarian needs
While fighting across Afghanistan has decreased significantly in the last year, Afghan families’ struggle to survive has not. The combined effects of a paralyzed banking system, lack of cash and job …
Venezuela: Nourishing the hope of returnees during COVID-19
Neither Luis, Jorge, or Lisseth were born in the city of Santa Elena de Uairén, in the state of Bolívar, but due to different life circumstances, they were all in Santa Elena when the COVID-19 …
Traditional birth attendants in north-east Nigeria: “Without them, we would be doomed!”
"This is not a job to make money. It's just a way to help" Story by Nadera Zohra Bouazza Famata Hassan has a tragic relationship with childbirth. Her daughter was pregnant when she was forced to flee …
In South Sudan, a long-awaited homecoming
Some were smiling, others looked nervous. Nearly three dozen children and another 12 adults were waiting to board the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) airplanes that would soon deliver …
Work for the ICRC
Working in the humanitarian sector is both rewarding and challenging. If this is the career path that you see yourself on, keep reading. This flyer will help you understand how the International …
Work for the ICRC
… for you! This brochure explains some of the jobs you could be doing with the ICRC. It …
Physical Rehabilitation Programme: 2018 Annual Report
Access to physical rehabilitation services is essential for ensuring that people with physical disabilities participate fully in society. Regaining mobility is an important step towards having the …
Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home
This article is available in Ukranian here and in Russian via the language option in the upper right corner of this page. 38-year-old Nadezhda and her daughters Angelina (12) and Vera (2) received …
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