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Weapon Contamination in Urban Settings: An ICRC Response

Unexploded and abandoned ordnance is dangerous wherever it is found. But in urban settings, such weapon contamination poses particular risks for civilians, critical civilian infrastructure and …

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We wanted to say thank you ♥

Thanks to donations to our COVID-19 appeal, we were able to take immediate action to adapt our operations to the constantly changing situation. Find out more about our COVID-19 response …

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Livestock – Economic Security

A brief introduction to our work to build resilience among conflict-affected communities that rely on livestock for a living. Read how we support livestock health and productivity, and repair …

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Philippines: ICRC response to COVID-19 (June 2020 edition)

As the number of COVID-19 cases grew steadily in May, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out programmes geared to support national authorities, health-care …

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Using Radio as a Means of Operational Communication and Community Outreach

Although communication today is going increasingly digital, radio remains a hugely important channel to talk with communities in many parts of the world. Broadcast radio does not require much …

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Symposium Report: Digital Risks In Armed Conflicts

This report summarizes the key findings and action points coming out of the symposium on digital risks in armed conflicts and other situations of violence, held in December 2018 by the International …

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Physical Rehabilitation Programme: 2018 Annual Report

Access to physical rehabilitation services is essential for ensuring that people with physical disabilities participate fully in society. Regaining mobility is an important step towards having the …

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Physical Rehabilitation Programme: 2017 Annual Report

Access to physical rehabilitation services is essential for ensuring that people with physical disabilities participate fully in society. Regaining mobility is an important step towards having the …

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Missing Persons Project

The Missing Persons Project is a new community of practice for everyone involved in tackling this issue – practitioners, experts, institutions, States and families. Hundreds of thousands of people …

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Changing Behaviour - Tackling Violence Against Health Care in the Central African Republic, Niger and Nigeria

The publication presents case studies of initiatives taken in three countries to safeguard the delivery of health care. Each initiative was aimed at triggering behavioural changes among the local …

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