Mali: Tackling scabies outbreaks in prisons
Over 2,600 detainees have been treated for scabies in an eradication campaign run by the Malian prison authorities, with the support of the ICRC, in the prisons of Sikasso, Kati and Bamako. “During …
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Philippines: Life after Typhoon Haiyan
The world's worst-ever typhoon struck central Philippines on 8 November 2013, making landfall with 300 km winds and 5-metre waves. Communities were left without food, electricity, water or any means …
Colombia: Doctors and nurses are trained to treat war wounds
A group of health workers in Putumayo – epicentre of the armed conflict in the south of Colombia – are trained by the ICRC to improve patient care for people with conflict-related injuries and …
Philippines: helping communities affected by typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)
Six months after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit, a lot still needs to be done for the millions of people who lost family members, homes and livelihoods. This video shows how the Red Cross Red Crescent …
Sexual violence: Need for greater protection through law and action
Sexual violence in armed conflict is widespread. But its extent is vastly underestimated, and so are the consequences. South Asian experts discussed the need for stronger action at a conference held …
Sexual violence: Need for greater protection through law and action
Sexual violence in armed conflict is widespread. But its extent is vastly underestimated, and so are the consequences. South Asian experts discussed the need for stronger action at a conference held …
The ICRC emblem in the eyes of a Yemeni sheikh
In this interview from Sana'a, Sheikh Salah Salem Alkaldi shares his first impressions of the ICRC, and how he explains to his students in Yemen ICRC's humanitarian role and mandate. In many …
Yemen: Reaching out to victims of fighting in Abyan and Shabwa
Mudiya, Abyan, southern Yemen. ICRC teams and Yemen Red Crescent volunteers offload a truck of aid for internally displaced families. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / B. Lamon ICRC teams and Yemen Red Crescent …
Haiti: New custody area for women in Les Cayes prison
21-05-2014 The ICRC, working in cooperation with Haiti's prison administration, has just completed a new custody area in the civilian prison in the southern city of Les Cayes, one of the most …
Internet in bello: International humanitarian law and cyber operations
Cyber warfare figures prominently on the agenda of policymakers and military leaders around the world. New units to ensure cyber security are created at various levels of government, including in the …
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