Catalogue of publications and films in Arabic
… list of publications and films available in Arabic. Each entry is in Arabic and English … مطبوعات- الرعاية ال�صحية في خطر 156 Health Care In Danger - Publications 172 �أفالم- …
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The invisible consequences of explosive devices in Colombia
… In Colombia, the presence, use and abandonment … such as water sources, schooling and medical care. There is also a risk of losing … to basic services such as education and health. Hugo Fiz, Former Head of the ICRC …
Iraq: Life in Mosul through a child’s eyes
… after the violence ended, the once burgeoning city of Mosul still bears the scars of the … be done, particularly in terms of homes and health care. The situation is bleak and it is a …
Humanitarian situation and ICRC action in Colombia
… people benefited from the work of the ICRC during 2014. This reflects our commitment to … project, access to water, psychosocial care, to mention but a few. Last year, this … victims of sexual violence who go to health facilities are forced to comply with …
Q&A: sexual violence in armed conflict
… Sexual violence is tragically prevalent in many modern conflicts. The ICRC is … in severe physical and psychological health consequences for victims. It is crucial … access to quality and timely medical care within 72 hours to reduce the risk of …
Nigeria: Highlights of our work in 2021
… In collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross … materials, door and window parts. Six Primary Health Care Centres (PHCC) were rehabilitated and one …
Sri Lanka: Our principles in action
… The latest newsletter from the ICRC delegation in Sri Lanka features a variety of articles, … human rights Assessment of prison health services Red Cross and Red Crescent … Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, Health Care in Danger, and Migration. The Head of …
ICRC’s Year in Pictures 2023: Delivering hope in an increasingly polarized world
… is an urgency to rediscover the humanity in one another." From Haiti to Mali, Ukraine … by any means possible. ICRC Haiti: Delivering health care amid growing insecurity The humanitarian …
Migration: Our work in the Americas
… for vulnerable migrants and their families in the Americas. It explains our approach and … points also alert local authorities and health facilities to the migrants’ ordeals, … People are seeking job opportunities, health care and education for their children, and to …
The difficult reality of the armed conflict in Colombia
… peace has not yet borne the promised fruit in the most vulnerable regions of the country, … and there were 218 acts of aggression against health workers and facilities. These were, … of armed confrontations. Photo: ICRC Health care under threat The institutional response …
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