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ICRC comments on the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration

… must conduct an individual review assessing carefully and in good faith whether there are … to believe that the person would be in danger of being subjected to violations of … depending on the quality and availability of health care in the country of return.  The …

Article

ICRC statement at second Brussels conference on Syria

… and this further disrupts water supplies and health services; The health care system has been severely impacted and is … to believe that the person would be in danger of being subjected to violations of …

Statement

Ethiopian Bulletin, January - June 2023

… We now have fewer inmates suffering from health complications,” says Belete Lakew, a … Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The danger that unexploded ordnance poses to … northern Ethiopia, houses, farmlands, healthcare centers and schools are heavily …

Publication

ICRC’s year in pictures, 2021: War expands, athletes shine and families reunite

… in Afghanistan still brought huge hunger and health needs. Athletes on a podium reminded us … Detention for adults can be stressful and dangerous. For children, it can be even worse. … health center supported by ICRC takes care of a patient in Aden, Yemen. After seven …

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Taking steps to better ensure the protection of civilians in Syria

… working environment is difficult, and often dangerous. We see two main elements when … facilitate violations of IHL: Hospitals and health facilities bombed. Aid workers killed. … lack of nutrition, water and adequate medical care. Irregular access makes the protection …

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Jerusalem: As Ramadan approaches, Al-Aqsa Mosque's guards receive training in first aid

… first aiders face the risk of harm from dangers such as gunfire, collapsing buildings, …

Friedrich Born, the Red Cross worker who saved thousands in Hungary during WWII

… in need of protection, where food and medical care are provided by the ICRC until December … plaques would put Jewish residents in danger. October 1944: Following the … of Budapest The ICRC provides them with health care, medicine and 3,000 food packages …

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Azerbaijan/Armenia: Your questions answered about ICRC’s work

… and increased staff presence, such as health and weapons contamination experts, to … sick and the injured to Armenia for further care; supporting people on the move with food … The ICRC works hard to raise awareness of the danger of landmines and unexploded ordnance. …

Law and policy topic

ICRC President: “Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere”

… facing rape, killings, and denial of food and health care. “Those who conduct hostilities have to … insists that weakening respect for IHL endangers everyone: “If states accept that the …

Law and policy topic
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian aid challenges in Rutshuru

… of families to flee their homes. The hostile, dangerous environment leaves them struggling … Priorities include accommodation, sanitation, health care, drinking water and food. I’ve got nine …

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