ICRC and NATO promote laws of war in London
… law (IHL), including the need to protect health-care workers, health facilities and patients … building, with images from 'Health Care in Danger' – an International Red Cross and Red …
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Colombia: Humanitarian challenges for 2016
… out of school, as getting there is just too dangerous. As a result, whole communities are … of the biggest problems is gaining access to health care. Armed violence: Beyond the conflict In …
Iraq: Aid reaches thousands of displaced people in war-ravaged west Ramadi
… with little or no access to food, water, or health care," said Katharina Ritz, head of ICRC … "The roads west of Ramadi city are dangerous and difficult as most are heavily …
Speech given by ICRC President at National University of Mongolia
… delivery systems like water distribution, health, shelter or education – for example in … developments: The Conventions are based on a careful balance between military necessity and … as healthcare and schooling because it is dangerous to go out in the street, Or when …
A strong resolve to end violence against health care
… We continue to sound the alarm. Scores of health-care workers are being killed or injured while … members of and partners in the Health Care in Danger initiative, welcome the action taken by …
Ready-to-use workshop on principles guiding humanitarian action
… The wounded and sick shall be collected and cared for. An impartial humanitarian body, … be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human … approaching British warships of the imminent danger to which the minefield exposed them. …
Speech by ICRC president: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian perspective
… shelter, water and related infrastructure, health care and war surgery, psychosocial programmes … are all interdependent systems, which are in danger of complete collapse under the …
World Humanitarian Summit: Istanbul and beyond
… safety; sexual and gender based violence; health services in crisis. The report also … World War II and many migrants face extreme dangers and hardships along their journey. … It is important therefore to always carefully balance these principles, to use …
Jerusalem: As Ramadan approaches, Al-Aqsa Mosque's guards receive training in first aid
… first aiders face the risk of harm from dangers such as gunfire, collapsing buildings, …
Explosive weapons in populated areas: Technical considerations relevant to their use and effects
… Officer and Ammunition Technician with a career including explosives safety management, … Remember, all arms and munitions are dangerous. Treat all firearms as if they are … to treat surgically, and may have ongoing health impacts (Kalinich et al., 2005; Wolf et …
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