South Sudan: Midwife’s heroic actions save mom and newborn twins
… When Grace* arrived at the Maiwut Primary Health Care Centre in South Sudan's northeast region she was in …
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Partnership is key to ending violence against health care
… Violence against health care is a persistent feature that … Crescent Movement started the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) Initiative to devote concerted …
Health Care in Danger Strategy: Evaluation Report
… This evaluation, completed in August 2022, assessed the ICRC's Health Care in Danger Strategy. The evaluation …
In South Sudan, insecurity is a constant challenge to healthcare services
… South Sudan has been grappling with protracted conflict and violence, … to build resilience by accessing primary health care, food, and water amid volatile security …
Russia - Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC continues to help people in need
… The international armed conflict between Russia … Oliinyk/ICRC Food, water, essential items and health assistance The ICRC is providing … to frontline/referral hospitals and health-care facilities. 180 physiotherapists were …
Annual Report 2022
… of victims of war, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law. In 2022, we … have access to clean water and life-saving health care, and bolster their food security. …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for immediate protection of civilians in Jenin
… - We are extremely concerned by the alarming intensification of armed violence in Jenin … population in Jenin have unimpeded access to health services, shelter, food, and water. … people and be able to provide emergency care without putting their own lives at risk. …
Implementing international humanitarian law: 2020/2021 report
… 2020-2021 REPORT IMPLEMENTING INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW … III) and civilians (GC IV). They also protect health care and medical personnel, units, facilities …
Frequently asked questions on the rules of war
… as well as on other civilians. You treat detainees humanely. You do not torture people. … food, clothing, hygiene and medical care. POWs cannot be prosecuted for having … satisfactory conditions of shelter, hygiene, health, safety and nutrition and that members …
Ethiopian Bulletin, January - June 2023
… Since fighting ended in the conflict in … We now have fewer inmates suffering from health complications,” says Belete Lakew, a … northern Ethiopia, houses, farmlands, healthcare centers and schools are heavily …
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