War in Cities exhibit comes to Manila
… the only option. They leave behind their jobs and studies, belongings, security, hopes …
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Migrants: Vulnerabilities & Protection
… of life, and increase competition for limited jobs is also part of such antimigrant …
Afghanistan: Child pneumonia, malnutrition spikes as families face impossible choice: eat or heat
24-11-2022 Kabul (ICRC) – As winter sets in across Afghanistan and as the economic crisis worsens, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeing a spike in cases of child pneumonia …
ICRC exhibition brings reality of war to Australian cities
… the only option. They leave behind their jobs and studies, belongings, security, hopes …
Evaluation of the ICRC’s economic security Analysis & Evidence Strategy 2019–2022
This evaluation focused on the achievement of the strategy for Analysis & Evidence, as part of the ICRC's economic security programme. The evaluation found that the strategy had been well achieved, …
A strong resolve to end violence against health care
… They must not be punished for doing their jobs. These dedicated professionals have a key …
Evaluation of Access to Essential Services Programme in Brazil
This is a summary of the final report of the evaluation of the qualitative and quantitative results of the Safer Access to Essential Public Services Programme. The program was developed by the ICRC …
The Safer Access to Essential Public Services Programme - Executive Summary
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 …
ICRC joins the World Bank in Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project
… 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 …
Mandela Day: Improving the lives of detainees
Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid leader who became South Africa's first black President, is commemorated every year on 18 July, his birthday, also known as Nelson Mandela International Day. Mr …
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