Health Situation in Yemen
After seven years of unabated conflict, the health system across the country has been severely weakened. About half of the health facilities in country are out of service while many of the …
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Uprooted yet again, this time in the middle of a pandemic
For decades, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has significantly impacted the livelihood of people living in conflict-affected communities. The year 2020 was especially hard for them – first, due to the …
HRIS Business Proximity Support (BPS) Officer (based at MSSC, Makati)
MSSC, Makati Open-ended Finance and administration The Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Unit is responsible for providing, managing and efficiently maintaining the ICRC’s human resources …
Bangladesh: Playing cricket with the stars and defeating physical challenges
Playing against cricketers with physical disabilities for the first time, Bangladeshi star batsman Mohammad Ashraful said he was in awe of what he saw and experienced. "The players did an outstanding …
Venezuela: improving hygiene and sanitation conditions for patients
Maintaining a high standard of sanitation is a crucial role in hospitals, and one that often goes unnoticed. The team responsible for performing this task works around the clock all year round to …
Beirut explosion: We will not leave Lebanon all alone
… people have lost their homes and their jobs and basic services such as water and …
Speech by ICRC president: Global compact for responsibility sharing for refugees, respect for international law
… it's a question of dignity. There are no jobs for her, no schools for her children, and …
Eritrea / Ethiopia: Mother, daughter reunited after 18-year separation
Tears streamed down Lemlem's cheeks the whole day after returning to Ethiopia. Why so many tears? Her return voyage from Eritrea allowed Lemlem to reunite with her daughter after being apart for 18 …
DR Congo : the ongoing emergency in Rutshuru
… no means of subsistence. Many have taken on jobs as day labourers. However, this kind of …
People living with disabilities contributing to society with their unique talents
… for alms or at best to a lifetime of menial jobs. My case has been quite the opposite, all …
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