Understanding violence affecting health care
What are the most common forms of violence, actual and threatened, against health care in armed conflicts and other emergencies? And what are their consequences for people, health-care facilities and …
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Yemen: Intensified ground fighting heightens civilian suffering
24-07-2015 Geneva/Sana'a (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is alarmed by the recent spike in hostilities, including intense ground fighting, which has increased the …
Health Care in Danger Newsletter: January-June 2015
How can we protect hospitals, health care workers and patients from attacks? The June Newsletter of the Health Care in Danger project brings you interesting examples of measures to prevent violence …
Lessons learnt from the Ebola epidemic
During the Ebola epidemic in Guinea, there were incidents of violence against health-care personnel who were trying to tackle the disease. The Red Cross Society of Guinea, which was actively involved …
Ukraine: Staying safe, despite mines and explosive remnants of war
On both sides of the line of contact in eastern Ukraine, mines and explosive remnants of war lie in wait for unsuspecting passers-by. Both weapons bearers and civilians, including children, are being …
Working for the ICRC: an opportunity for Brazilians
The ICRC is interested in hiring more Brazilians to contribute with humanitarian work in different professions and locations. In this interview, the ICRC's Director of Human Resources, Gherardo …
South Sudan: Preventing hunger and reducing malnutrition
Displacement, insecurity, flooding and a host of other issues have negatively impacted the ability of many South Sudanese to grow or otherwise access staple foods. This is compounded by renewed …
Partners in Humanity - Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
The Movement is an incredible force, especially when delivering aid to the most vulnerable people trapped in war. Increasingly, the ICRC and National Societies pool their resources to meet the …
South Ossetia: Baking biscuits for the Mad Hatter's tea party
Seventeen people of various trades and ages recently gathered for a training session on the basics of running their own business. Business for Dummies? Anything but – each participant has already …
Syria: Informing people where to find water through Facebook and Twitter
Many neighborhoods in the city of Aleppo are completely devastated and people have been left without access to basic services like water, food, electricity and health care. Accessing drinking water …
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