The ICRC in Fortaleza - Leaflet
THE ICRC IN FORTALEZA IN BRIEF FACILITATING RESPONSES TO THE HUMANITARIAN IMPACTS OF ARMED VIOLENCE THE ICRC IN BRAZIL The ICRC’s Regional Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and …
THE ICRC IN FORTALEZA IN BRIEF FACILITATING RESPONSES TO THE HUMANITARIAN IMPACTS OF ARMED VIOLENCE THE ICRC IN BRAZIL The ICRC’s Regional Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and …
The newly-renovated 130-bed hospital belonging to the Jordan Red Crescent Society (JRCS) was commissioned recently by the President of the Jordanian Senate, HE Faisal Al Fayez. President of the JRCS, …
As part of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative, the ICRC seeks to foster partnerships with key stakeholders involved in preventing and addressing violence against health care. In line with …
24-03-2021 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has today launched a new plan that aims to tackle “deep and pervasive” inequities in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
How are online information flows impacting the way armed conflicts unfold? What impact does social media discourse have on people in crises? And what does it mean that misinformation, disinformation …
24-03-2021 The organization presented its report on the humanitarian actions and challenges in Mexico and Central America, which helped benefit over 200,000 people directly and thousands more …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized a series of basic first-aid training sessions for nearly 100 Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) personnel – the first responders to any …
In times of war, it is essential that all parties ensure the continuous supply of a sufficient quantity of potable water, as well as other essential basic supplies to meet the daily needs of the …
Geneva (ICRC) -- The newly appointed ICRC Envoy on Missing Persons in the Caucasus, Mr Daniel Mac Sweeney, the first person to hold such a position at the International Committee of the Red Cross, …
The motorcycles can better navigate Mogadishu’s narrow side roads and find ways around the city’s traffic with ease. Each is manned by two responders and the extra room in the sidecar is for the …
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