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… and should not be normalized. More about 'Humanitarian Challenges 2023' Civilian … in fear and anxiety "The importance of humanitarian action" Lorenzo Caraffi Unending …
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Central African Republic: Thousands of malnourished children treated in 2016
… family links, visited detainees and promoted international humanitarian law. Many of our activities were carried out …
China: Health interventions in crisis situations
… demands robust, adaptive responses from the humanitarian sector to meet the needs of … food insecurity and climate shocks. The International Committee of the Red Cross … Global health diplomacy and international law can play crucial roles in this respect. …
Southeast Asia: Update on ensuring the continuity and resumption of access to education in crisis situations
… the authorities, education institutions, humanitarian organizations and other … for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) and International Committee of the Red Cross … Dr Helen Durham, Director of International Law and Policy at the ICRC, underlined that …
Health Care in Danger: Voices of the Community of Concern
… is made up of doctors, nurses, patients, humanitarian workers, government officials, … be respected and protected, and abides by the laws that protect health care services Weapon … Health Care in Danger is an initiative of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
An inside look: Three months in northern Rakhine
… care they need. The situation requires both humanitarian assistance and a long-term investment, along with the need for law and order, peace and stability within … Cross Movement has been leading a dedicated humanitarian response, continuing to help …
Somalia: SRCS volunteers among the casualties of attack in Mogadishu
… 15-10-2017 Mogadishu/Nairobi – The International Committee of the Red Cross … grave incident is a stark reminder of the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict in … are protected by international and customary laws and must be respected at all times", said …
“Still? This is The Word That Hurts The Most”
… Biométrico de Pessoas Desaparecidas) ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross CPF … th IHRL International Human Rights Law IHL International Humanitarian Law DPE State Public Defender’s …
Migration: Our work in Africa
… and supporting their families, and providing humanitarian forensic support. They also … seekers, who have special protection under international law. M. Depardon / ICRC / Getty Images What we …
Hateymalo: Accompanying families of the missing in Nepal
In 2010, the ICRC launched a Psychosocial Support Programme called Hateymalo (Joining Hands) to help the families of the missing by providing psychological, social-cultural, economic and legal …
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