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Friedrich Born, the Red Cross worker who saved thousands in Hungary during WWII

… Friedrich Born, a delegate from the International Committee of the Red Cross … in need of protection, where food and medical care are provided by the ICRC until December … of Budapest The ICRC provides them with health care, medicine and 3,000 food packages …

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Frequently asked questions on ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories

… The recent hostilities in Israel and Gaza have had an immense impact … to support essential infrastructure providing health care, water, and electricity. In Gaza, the …

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The ICRC appeals for 2.1 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2024

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Sudan. The ICRC helps evacuate children and caretakers from an orphanage in Khartoum to a … economic specialized services, such as mental-health collective impact. It coordinates with …

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Pakistan: ICRC completes 15th National Course on Management of the Dead in Emergencies

… When people die during emergency and disaster situations, their … a forthcoming body to address provision of health care in dangerous situations. Over five days, …

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Jerusalem: As Ramadan approaches, Al-Aqsa Mosque's guards receive training in first aid

… Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem During the five-day course, 25 male and 20 female … and behaviours that first aiders need when caring for people caught in situations of … first aiders face the risk of harm from dangers such as gunfire, collapsing buildings, …

Twelfth edition of the ICRC’s Humanitarian Visa d’Or: Displaced people in focus

… From 29 March to 14 June 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross … photojournalists to address the issue of health care in danger and respect for medical …

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DR Congo: More than 44,000 people receive emergency food aid as violence in eastern provinces intensifies

… 28-03-2024 Kinshasa (ICRC) – The International Committee … were referred to the ICRC for medical care and psychosocial support. The ICRC is … separated family members to reconnect.   Health 450 wounded people were admitted to the …

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Implementing community-based approaches in response to internal displacement

… of displacement support, rather than undermine, communities' and individuals' … 4. UNHCR (2012) Operational Guidance Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Programming for … such as saving money by not seeking health care or by sending children out to work. …

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Protection, dignity, and respect for deceased individuals and their families in COVID-19

… When people die during war, disaster or migration, their bodies … COVID-19 . These recommendations include: The health and safety of all those directly … can handle. Additional resources for health care and death care workers Posters: Basic …

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Venezuela in 2020: humanitarian work to help those hardest hit by violence and the pandemic

… 2020, the social and economic crisis in Venezuela continued to take its toll on the … deliver medical supplies, train forensic and healthcare staff, start and continue key …

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