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All in this together: How we’re responding to COVID-19 in ILOT
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head.| Article -
Winners of third Arabic writing competition on 70th anniversary of Geneva Conventions
The ICRC Regional IHL department in Cairo would like to thank all those who have shown interest in the activities that aim to support and promote understanding and dialogue on IHL by contributing to the third Arabic writing competition on “The 70th a| Article -
Kenya: Red Cross races to prevent spread of COVID-19 to country’s prisons
The Kenya Red Cross and the ICRC are working with the Kenya Prison Services to fortify prison facilities across the country from the threat of COVID-19.| News release -
In Africa, racing to slow the spread of COVID-19
So far, Africa has been the continent least affected by the pandemic, but if measures to contain the coronavirus are not taken immediately, it could be devastating for Africa's people and health-care systems.| Statement -
COVID-19: How IHL provides crucial safeguards during pandemics
For people living in war-torn countries, International humanitarian law (IHL) provides crucial safeguards – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic| Article -
ICRC’s operational response to COVID-19: We’re all in this together
With the onset of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the ICRC fears for the millions of people living in conflict zones around the world.| Statement -
COVID-19: Urgent action needed to counter major threat to life in conflict zones
It will be nearly impossible to fight COVID-19 in countries already devastated by conflict unless a concerted response by states and humanitarian organizations is launched immediately, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned.| News release -
COVID-19: ICRC response to the coronavirus in Africa
Governments have acted quickly to put travel bans, self-quarantine, and other preventative measures in place.| Article -
Always on demand - Career opportunities
Requisition ID 12084 - Logistics - Global Deployment Option - Open-ended contractRole Description:The “Water and Engineering Buyer” (field position) oversees all procurement processes for public health engineering and construction projects implemente| Article -
COVID-19: Inclusive programming during the time of coronavirus
This paper brings together guidance and messages from the ICRC's Operations Diversity Inclusion, Sexual Violence and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse teams, in collaboration with the Global Adviser on Children.| Article -
Australia: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launch appeal to assist world’s most vulnerable people in fight against COVID-19
While COVID-19 is already a global pandemic, it is still possible to reduce its spread and the number of lives lost by improving access to critical resources.IFRC President Francesco Rocca said: "This pandemic is putting at risk entire health systems| News release -
HELP: Training course for managing relief operations in humanitarian crises
The HELP course (Health Emergencies in Large Populations) is a multidisciplinary training course for managing humanitarian operations in disasters, conflicts and other crises.| Article -
COVID-19: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 800 million Swiss francs to assist world's most vulnerable people
While the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is already a global pandemic, it is still possible to reduce its spread and the number of lives lost by improving access to critical resources.| News release -
COVID-19: ICRC global response to the coronavirus
In war-torn countries, COVID-19 represents a dramatic threat to life.| Article -
COVID-19: Lessons from Philippines jails show how to fight infectious coronavirus disease
COVID19: Fighting coronavirus pandemic in a Philippines jail - As COVID-19 focuses the world’s attention on infectious diseases, we have our eyes on one of the most dangerous places for the spread of such outbreaks: prisons, where densely packed peop| Article