Tunisia: Libyan surgeons improve skills in war surgery
… of Libya have just concluded a two-day training course supported by the ICRC in surgery … The ICRC has provided supplies for over 20 health-care facilities in the country since July. …
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ICRC scales up operations in eastern Ukraine
… 12-12-2014 As winter deepens, the ICRC is stepping up its … over 15 US dollars) have been distributed. Health care Wound-dressing materials, surgical items, …
Egypt: Experts gather to tackle violence against health–care workers and facilities
… 18-12-2014 Cairo (ICRC) – Today, the International Committee of the Red Cross … in cooperation with Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population, held a conference for … implications of violence against health-care workers and facilities and to promote …
150 years of humanitarian action: Photos past and present
… 2014 marked the 150th birthday of the original Geneva Convention. So for the last two … The First World War Women and war Health care in danger Protecting prisoners …
The implementation of rules protecting the provision of health care in armed conflicts and other emergencies: A guidance tool
… for their national specificities, in developing effective domestic legal … obligations for protecting the provision of health care in armed conflicts and other emergencies. …
Unnumbered ICRC Circulars 1952-1954: “Replies of the International Committee of the Red Cross to requests for information on the Geneva Conventions and cognate questions”
… While the ICRC was working on the publication of the first … sent National Societies and Governments five "Information Notes", entitled "Replies of the International Committee of the Red Cross to …
Colombia: 230,000 people receive aid while awaiting peace
… / Bogotá (ICRC) – Colombians are still suffering the consequences of the conflict and other … as contact with their families and access to health care. Certain humanitarian issues will remain …
Humanitarian situation and ICRC action in Colombia
… people benefited from the work of the ICRC during 2014. This reflects our commitment to … project, access to water, psychosocial care, to mention but a few. Last year, this … victims of sexual violence who go to health facilities are forced to comply with …
Belarus: ICRC brings together 14 countries to discuss international humanitarian law
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … armed conflict. The agenda will also include health care during armed conflict and the IHL …
Malaysia: A regional conference to strengthen protection for victims of war
… of the Asia-Pacific region will gather in Kuala Lumpur from 25–27 March for a … in particular legal initiatives such as health care in danger and international disaster …
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