Blast Trauma Care: Course Manual
The effects of an exploding landmine or explosive remnant of war create patterns of injuries distinct from what is taught in general medical training. The wounds, often numerous, are of such a nature …
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Afghanistan visit: Hospitals on both sides of conflict show a health system in need
ICRC Director-General Robert Mardini made his first field visit in his new position to Afghanistan, from 8-11 November, where the ICRC has been helping people suffering from the consequences of war …
Empty Chairs, Waiting Families: The Families of the Missing Persons in Lebanon Keeping the Memory of their Loved Ones Alive
12-11-2020 This week marks two years since the Lebanese Parliament passed Law 105 on the Missing and Forcibly Disappeared, thus acknowledging the families’ right to know the fate and whereabouts of …
Bangladesh: ICRC operational highlights — October 2020
Dedicated infection prevention and control programme in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society …
Ethiopia: Risk of wider humanitarian emergency as fighting breaks out in the north of the country
In early November, escalating tensions between the national government in Addis Ababa and the northern region of Tigray boiled over into armed clashes. While a telecommunications blackout makes it …
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Statement by Martin Schüepp, ICRC Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia
“The International Committee of the Red Cross welcomes the news of a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict after weeks of escalation and upheaval for tens of thousands of civilians. Any …
Announcing The Winners Of The ICRC Award For Humanitarian Reporting 2020 “The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of youth”
Jerusalem-The International Committee of the Red Cross in Israel and the Occupied Territories announces the winners of the Award for Humanitarian Reporting for the year 2020, themed "the impact of …
Virtual Reality & Innovation
Using new and accelerating technologies, the ICRC continues to develop virtual environments as one of the many tools used to teach, motivate and maintain universal respect for IHL. Video games are a …
Online launch of the Asia-Pacific Journal of International Humanitarian Law
How is international humanitarian law (IHL) also known as the law of armed conflict, relevant to the Asia-Pacific? How has this region contributed to the development of IHL? Can we identify a …
Sri Lanka: ICRC continues to support prison authorities to combat COVID-19
Colombo — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concluding its latest round of emergency distributions of hygiene and health-related items in places of detention. The distributions …
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