Protecting health care: Liberian Army sets example
… The Armed Forces of Liberia have recently integrated in their military training manual a … and practical measures for the protection of health care, setting the example for other armies in …
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Peter Maurer appeals to States: "Respect the laws of war"
… Statement by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of Red Cross Secretary … less than adequate water, food, shelter and health services. Millions of children are out … by providing water, food, shelter and health care. And we do so, protected by law and …
International humanitarian law and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and … discretionary. As always, IHL strikes a careful balance between parties’ interests and … invariably give rise to the need to provide health care that is both immediate and …
Joint statement on the protection of health care
… Statement In the last few months, a number of attacks against health-care workers, medical transports and …
Malaysia: Young Humanitarian Writers Competition
… UPDATE: The deadline for the Young Humanitarian Writers … www.icrc.org/eng/what-we-do/safeguarding-health-care/index.jsp … or natural disasters. 2. Health care in danger or the protection of health workers and …
Best practices for ambulance services – excellent health care for patients
… aiders are often a patient's first contact to health-care services. To guarantee the provision of quality care to the sick and wounded, even in challenging conditions, their safety is the …
Health Care in Danger: Voices of the Community of Concern
… gathered around a common goal – to protect health care. This community is made up of doctors, … how to protect medical staff and hospitals during military operations, and act accordingly …
Health Care in Danger newsletter: July – November 2015
… What do ethics have to do with protecting health care? How can we make sure doctors and nurses …
Respect for ethics is central to protecting health care
… On 3 October 2015, Médecins Sans Frontières' hospital in Kunduz, … bombed. 30 people were killed – including 13 health-care workers – and 37 injured. MSF declares …
Health Care in Danger: Latest news
… of the serious consequences of violence against health-care workers and facilities. Similarly, other …
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