Nigeria: Saleh Shares his Story of Displacement
… on people's farms and engaged in menial jobs to get paid." With this support, Saleh …
… on people's farms and engaged in menial jobs to get paid." With this support, Saleh …
Through its permanent presence in Israel and the Occupied Territories (ILOT) since 1967, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been working to alleviate the suffering of people …
Stories from Asia-Pacific to mark International Women’s Day 2023 challenge stereotypes and celebrate inclusion. Bangladesh: Taking inspiration from her patients' strength For Anita Rani Sarker , an …
… except in the month of Ramadan and in those jobs that are determined by a decision of the … of 5 per cent of their total workforce in jobs and professions suited to their … of persons registered with them for jobs suited to their age and occupational …
In Colombia, armed conflict and violence continues to have a deep impact on the civilian population. Many civilians have been wounded, killed or gone missing; relatives have been separated from their …
This review of the Physical Rehabilitation Programme’s worldwide activities in 2022 provides an illustrated, region-by-region overview of how the ICRC helps people with disabilities participate fully …
… 1,800 people worldwide will lose their jobs in the coming months. This figure does … in June What will staff who lose their jobs be entitled to? We will do as much as we …
When Grace* arrived at the Maiwut Primary Health Care Centre in South Sudan's northeast region she was in extreme pain and distress. Little did she know that she was actually in labour and about to …
Networking can be nerve-wracking for anyone. But imagine trying to network in another language, in a different country, amid ongoing conflict... Charlie Dorman O’Gowan explains the challenges and …
The Safer Access to Essential Public Services Programme was developed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) with the aim of mitigating the consequences of armed violence for …
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