Iraq: An unprecedented cycle of violence
Patrick Youssef is just back from Iraq, where he was in charge of the ICRC delegation. He talks about suffering in a country that has endured an unprecedented cycle of violence since 2014. And he …
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Yemen: Hayat walks again
This is the story of Hayat, a little girl from Amran governorate in Yemen who has lost her home, her sister and her right foot following an airstrike on her village. She has just received a …
Health Care in Danger: Meeting the Challenges
"Health Care in Danger: Meeting the Challenges" is a collection of stories from the field. They describe how violence can disrupt the delivery of health care. In some cases, entire communities are …
Morocco: Mother sees children again after three years of anguish
When her children's faces popped up on the computer screen, Denise was overwhelmed. For three years, she had had no news of Christella or her younger brother, Hervé. Then earlier this year, she got …
Iraq: ICRC provides physical rehabilitation for 34,000 people a year
The ICRC has a long tradition of providing services for people with disabilities in Iraq. Currently, we're serving 34,000 people a year by supporting several rehabilitation centres around the …
B, General services, 1917- ongoing, 3313 metres of shelf space
The records produced by ICRC services, secretariats and departments in Geneva have an index number starting with the letter B. Particular attention should be drawn to the records pertaining to …
Víctor’s new lease of life
This is not only the story of a man who managed to overcome adversity after years of frustration and suffering as a result of his disability. It is also a love story – the tale of a familial and …
Syria crisis: Suffering escalates as winter looms
As the Syrian conflict marks its eighth anniversary , fighting and violence across the county continues to intensify. Beyond the fear of bombs or being caught up in crossfire, Syrian men, women and …
Sport, disability and the ICRC: Social media round-up
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Working with people with disabilities in Asia: Fostering greater inclusion for all
Over 235,000 people received treatment at ICRC physical rehabilitation centres worldwide between January and September 2015. In Asia, the ICRC helps people with disabilities in 11 countries, …
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