Lebanon: How the ICRC helps weapon-wounded people
Weapon wounds are some of the most complex injuries to treat and operate, particularly in Lebanon, where millions have fled because of violence in neighbouring countries and where internal disputes …
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Migrants and refugees: How the Red Cross Red Crescent is responding
The extreme hardship endured by millions of people inside Syria - and by the scores of refugees who have fled the country - continues to grow by the day. The shocking images of a drowned …
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Jordan: Boosting first aid skills in emergencies
In an effort to boost first aid skills in emergencies, the ICRC in Jordan provides practical and hands-on first aid training, including to Jordanians, Syrians, the civil defence and the Jordan Red …
World First Aid Day: Empowering communities to save lives
When a crisis or emergency occurs, the first to provide essential aid – be it bandaging a wound or offering much needed comfort – is our community. The ICRC works with Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Colombia: Experts from 23 countries discuss challenges to humanitarian law
Cyber warfare, autonomous weapons and the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas are among the topics for the third Conference of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law of …
Philippines: 2,700 evacuees in Surigao del Sur receive aid
10-09-2015 Manila (ICRC) – Around 2,700 people fled their homes in Surigao del Sur, Eastern Mindanao, in the aftermath of armed violence last week. To support them, the International Committee of the …
Lebanon: ICRC carries out largest food distribution to Syrian refugees since crisis began
10-09-2015 Akkar, North Lebanon. The ICRC provided food and hygiene items to more than 2500 Lebanese and Syrian families. September, 2015. Ⓒ ICRC/Ghaith Tahtah The International Committee of the Red …
Ethiopia: Facts and figures January to June 2015
A summary of the ICRC's activities in Ethiopia between January and June 2015. ACTIVITIES IN THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an …
Volatile environment and humanitarian needs on the rise in Unity and Upper Nile states
South Sudan: Facts and figures September 2015 - A summary of the ICRC's activities in South Sudan since the beginning of the emergency in mid-December 2013 to the end of August 2015. As a result of …
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