Colombia: Experts from 23 countries discuss challenges to humanitarian law
… de la XXXII Asistencia de salud en peligro (Health Care in Danger) Moderación: El Salvador. Maddelin …
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Results of the historical symposium on the Fundamental Principles
… alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity during armed … for, for fear of losing support: there was a danger that being seen as too radical would … be available during the conference at http://careforthefuture.exeter.ac.uk/events/ iv …
Syria: A people ignored, a land destroyed
… opposition groups are operating. We visited health facilities where the injured and sick … bakeries where every ounce of flour was being carefully used. We saw how close to the edge … or her life and embark on a journey full of danger and the unknown. But if people cannot …
South Africa: 15th Annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law - Summary Report
… Minister Landers noted the importance of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) Project, which was piloted in …
Zimbabwe: Protecting health care during SADC peace support operations
… best practices to improve access to essential health services during peace support … African countries. "When access to health care is hindered or blocked during … Committee as part of the Health Care in Danger project, drew on the participants' …
Health Care in Danger exhibition at SHAPE, NATO
… ambulance at SHAPE (c) SHAPE Photographic "Health Care in Danger - an issue for our times" hosted at …
Report: Urban services during protracted armed conflict
… current approach, so as to minimize public health risks, the displacement of civilians … health services no longer have the ability to care for the wounded or treat chronic … mechanisms can be counterproductive and/or dangerous to others. Donors should consider …
Ukraine: Checkpoints and power cuts hit the elderly
… side or the other, which is complicated and dangerous. The residents of Kominternove live … has been cut off for months, and the health centre is closed. Bringing in food or … They help each other and they take care of the most vulnerable – in particular …
Health care in Gaza: Mental health support for frontline workers
… terrible violence and suffering. Protecting health care and ensuring its effectiveness includes … for protecting health care. Health Care in Danger (HCiD) project To know more about the …
Health Care in Danger: A hospital is more than just a building
… mental, is also essential to ensuring that health facilities function. This was the clear … of Health Facilities" as part of the Health Care in Danger project. The workshops generated a …
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