People on War 2016
… June and September 2016, over 17,000 people in 16 countries were asked to share their … practices are wrong and that civilians and health-care workers and facilities must be protected. …
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People on War 2016: Background, methodology and results
… In 2016, the ICRC commissioned WIN/Gallup … the ICRC has been supporting communities and health-care facilities, running physical …
Everyone wounded or sick during armed conflict has the right to health care
… On the occasion of International Human Rights Day – we, the … organizations, speak out in support of the Health Care in Danger initiative. We forcefully renew …
Pakistan: Karachi motorists won over by ambulance campaign
… – A public awareness campaign on respecting ambulances' right of way, entitled … launched in Karachi in 2016 as part of the Health Care in Danger project. A marked improvement …
The ICRC and the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI)
… In November 2016, ICRC director of … is a call for action, but also for caution, care and understanding when we work on the … the effects on their physical and mental health, and potential feelings of guilt or …
Catalogue of publications and films in Arabic
… list of publications and films available in Arabic. Each entry is in Arabic and English … مطبوعات- الرعاية ال�صحية في خطر 156 Health Care In Danger - Publications 172 �أفالم- …
ICRC digital tools for IHL promotion
… provides a number of digital tools for teaching and learning international humanitarian … to the needs of members of the armed forces Health care in danger healthcareindanger.org An ICRC …
Philippines: Mindanao Newsletter 2016
… We feature a roundup of our activities in Mindanao as well as stories of the people … issue: Paying it forward a step at a time Health support in Mindanao Helping people … improve the access to physical rehabilitation care. Currently, a dormitory is being …
Afghanistan: How we've helped in 2016
… The ever growing needs of the Afghan population suffering … insecurity, lack of access, attacks on health facilities and health workers, are … conflict, by providing basic aid and medical care, improving access to water and …
Lake Chad region: ICRC's operational appeals 2017
… In December 2016, the ICRC launched four … improved access to services at ICRC-supported health facilities. Those unable to reach these … sick and wounded people to suitable medical care by providing financial, material and …
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