The Humanitarian Podcast: First episode focuses on safe access to health care in Pakistan
… the need for and the work and impact of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative of the …
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Digitalizing the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal Emblems
… The ICRC's report on "Digitalizing the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red … real-time guidance to medical personnel in health facilities behind front lines. In … now to stop cyberattacks on the healthcare sector, Humanitarian Law & Policy Blog, …
Climate change in Mali: “We drilled deep but found nothing”
… Mali, like other countries in the Sahel region, is in the grip of an … they realized that it failed to meet World Health Organization standards and was unfit … food, and to cover social security and health care costs, expenses relating to farming and …
Top UN, ICRC leaders urge stepped up global support to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas
… of three UN entities and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … such as water and sanitation, electricity, health care and education. The new declaration …
Marking Ten Years of Health Care in Danger in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
… This report marks ten years of the Health Care in Danger initiative in the International Red …
People living with disabilities contributing to society with their unique talents
… and Kenneth are among the few people living with disability and working for the ICRC … like water, sanitation, food, shelter, or health care can be complex and risky for people with …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian aid challenges in Rutshuru
… Fighting in North Kivu, the state of the roads and … Priorities include accommodation, sanitation, health care, drinking water and food. I’ve got nine …
Medico-Legal Systems and Forensic Services: An Assessment Guide
… action on behalf of the separated, the missing and the deceased, but also the overall … insights in other areas such as migration, health care in danger, addressing sexual violence, …
Somalia food crisis – drought, conflict and the fight for survival
… is severely malnourished and is undergoing life-saving treatment. She is far from alone. The intensive care unit (ICU) at the main hospital in … influx of people coming in search of food and health care. It places a strain on …
Cholera, crowding and creative construction in Lebanon
… acute watery diarrhoea grip Lebanon, supporting public infrastructure is essential to avoid devastating health and humanitarian consequences. Joe … country, working to increase access to health care. "One of the first days on this project, …
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