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Support project for emergency department of Pyongyang Medical College Hospital
The project brief elaborates on the short- and long-term support that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Red Cross Society (DPRK RCS) …
Afghanistan: Millions affected by growing humanitarian needs
While fighting across Afghanistan has decreased significantly in the last year, Afghan families’ struggle to survive has not. The combined effects of a paralyzed banking system, lack of cash and job …
Venezuela: Nourishing the hope of returnees during COVID-19
Neither Luis, Jorge, or Lisseth were born in the city of Santa Elena de Uairén, in the state of Bolívar, but due to different life circumstances, they were all in Santa Elena when the COVID-19 …
Covering the news during conflict
Abdulkareem Haruna: Reporting for the past 20 years at Premium Times Newspaper I never envisaged that this would happen in Nigeria. I have covered politics and domestic crime and other related issues …
Cambodia: Apart for 2 years, detainee’s family finally gets to meet him
When he told me that he had been sentenced to 20 years in prison, I felt as if my soul had been ripped apart. It’s been over two years since Champa's husband was detained in the Stung Treng prison, …
Afghanistan: Getting people with disabilities back on their feet
The ICRC's work with disabled people in Afghanistan helps them live an active role in society through physical rehabilitation, education, employment, micro-credit loans, vocational training and …
Afghanistan: Record number of disabled Afghans seek assistance in ICRC’s 30th year
… as opportunities for social reintegration and jobs remain limited. "The disabled population …
Three young Burundian refugees reunited with their families in Rwanda
Gérard is 13 years old. He was separated from his parents and then his brother when a wave of violence swept through Burundi in April 2015. He is now a refugee in Rwanda. I used sit alone and wonder …
Cambodia: Former detainee learns the skill to survive and succeed
… Sakhorn Huon, head of prison education and jobs at the correctional centre, is delighted … detainees have used their new skills to get jobs in relevant fields after their release. …
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