Canada and the USA: News and Notes, December 2010

31-12-2010 Field Newsletter

We start with Afghanistan, where the main conflict-related challenges faced by Afghans in 2010 look likely to persist in 2011. Then we have an interview with ICRC Director of Operations, Pierre Krähenbühl, who was recently in North America to launch the ICRC appeals here. Next, we invite you to view a special gallery illustrating a range of activities from this past year. Lastly, we share the winners and runners-up of the ICRC Young Reporter Competition.

In this issue:

  • Afghanistan: a people trapped between sides
  • ICRC presents record field budget for 2011
  • Interview with Pierre Krähenbühl, ICRC director of operations
  • ICRC selection of photos 2010
  • Announcing the winners of the ICRC young reporter competition
  • Haiti: ICRC helps battle cholera

... and the latest ICRC news from around the globe.

ICRC Canada/USA Field Newsletter, December 2010