Medico-Legal Systems and Forensic Services: An Assessment Guide
… action on behalf of the separated, the missing and the deceased, but also the overall … insights in other areas such as migration, health care in danger, addressing sexual violence, …
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Libya: ICRC Activities from January to June 2023
… Libya continues to grapple with the consequences of the … the country's basic infrastructure, including healthcare, education, water, and sanitation. In …
Somalia food crisis – drought, conflict and the fight for survival
… is severely malnourished and is undergoing life-saving treatment. She is far from alone. The intensive care unit (ICU) at the main hospital in … influx of people coming in search of food and health care. It places a strain on …
20 years after the historic treaty on landmines, we cannot afford to lose momentum.
… Statement Meeting of States Parties, Anti-Personnel Mine Ban … 2025 commitments; and Victims can access the care, rehabilitation and socio-economic … and electrical facilities, hospitals and health services. Given the enormous costs for …
Israel and the occupied territories: Deescalate now to prevent further human suffering
… 28-10-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – After weeks of intense fighting, over two million civilians … can operate in safety. Critical services like health care, water, and electricity must be …
Pakistan newsletter: January-June 2016
… The latest newsletter from the ICRC delegation in Pakistan features a variety of articles, … of people with disabilities, and our work in Health Care in Danger. In conversation with Doctor …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Between Ebola and machetes
… Fighting an outbreak in an area rife with violence … here in Beni. Everyone is afraid. You're scared of even your brother and your friend … or not," says Euloge, a nurse at a private health centre in Beni. Like Euloge, many …
She inspires: Breaking the bias this International Women's Day
… A country in turmoil, a patriarchal society, a community … “While I am away from home, my motherin-law cares for my children. That allows me to … range from emergency aid like food and health services to helping communities build …
Afghanistan: Real commitment to reduce civilian suffering needed from warring parties
… statement from Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … near populated areas. Rising attacks on health facilities and workers – 54 in the … injured or sick but can’t seek out medical care because nearby clinics have closed and …
I am no different than anyone else
… leg has not slowed him down, and he has no intention of it setting him back now. Faris … needs to be amputated," he said. A crumbling health care system Years of war and economic turmoil …
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