Mexico: Migration and Displacement
The ICRC has seen first-hand the major challenges that Mexico is facing in assisting and protecting the thousands of people forced to flee their homes, leaving everything behind, in search of a …
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Mexico: The Missing
According to official figures, there are at least 61,637 people missing in Mexico. Every day, public prosecutor’s offices and search commissions receive reports of missing persons or information …
Mexico: People Deprived of their Liberty
The main purpose of ICRC visits to people deprived of their liberty is to closely monitor the treatment they receive from the time of their arrest, the conditions of detention and compliance with …
Mexico: Promoting an environment of respect for human life and dignity
The ICRC endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening IHL and universal humanitarian principles. This work involves disseminating and developing IHL and promoting its …
COVID-19: What happens when a lot of people die at the same time?
In New York city, mass-grave burials have quintupled. In Madrid, a skating rink was used as a morgue. If cities like this are struggling to cope with the COVID-19 death toll, what can we expect in …
Protection, dignity, and respect for deceased individuals and their families in COVID-19
When people die during war, disaster or migration, their bodies must be handled respectfully and with dignity. The remains of individuals must be found, recovered and identified to help prevent and …
Management of the dead under Islamic Law
This document discusses a number of contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the management of the dead in contemporary armed conflicts and other situations of violence and natural disasters …
Why migrants are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic
Many migrants find themselves with limited access, if any, to information about risks, prevention measures, health care and other essential services. Migrants in transit, those in need of …
COVID-19_Basic Measures for Healthcare and Deathcare Workers in the Handling of the Dead (For Islamic Burials)
Safety and well-being of staff is the top priority. In all situations and in line with standard health and safety procedures, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is standard practice for the …
Panama: Red Cross volunteers help with COVID-19 prevention measures
Last week, a team from the ICRC delegation for Panama visited the health screening station at the Colón checkpoint, where our colleagues from the Panamanian Red Cross are doing their bit to help …
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