WeC Recruitment Postcard (EOD Specialists)
The ICRC works in many war-affected countries to prevent and mitigate the effects of weapon contamination. Its activities include operating its own programmes to identify hazards, assess risks and …
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WeC Recruitment leaflet
The ICRC works in many war-affected countries to prevent and mitigate the effects of weapon contamination. Its activities include operating its own programmes to identify hazards, assess risks and …
WeC Recruitment Pamphlet
The ICRC works in many war-affected countries to prevent and mitigate the effects of weapon contamination. Its activities include operating its own programmes to identify hazards, assess risks and …
Libya: ICRC inaugurates dormitory annexed to Benghazi Physical Rehabilitation Centre
On the 14th of December 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) formally opened a newly constructed dormitory annexed to the Physical Rehabilitation Centre of Benghazi, east of …
People living with disabilities contributing to society with their unique talents
… for alms or at best to a lifetime of menial jobs. My case has been quite the opposite, all …
The ICRC in the UK and Ireland: Meet the team
The ICRC in the UK and Ireland seeks to build support for its global humanitarian work and to further understanding of humanitarian law. Find out more about the team below and follow us on Twitter …
Afghanistan: disability in warzone - a constant fight for survival and dignity
Afghan's lives have been deeply impacted and transformed by over four decades of war. Some people lost a limb due to the conflict or accidents. They saw their mobility and independence reduced, faced …
Humanitarian Journeys: ICRC staff share their experiences from the field — 2022
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) employs close to 20,000 people in over 100 countries. These humanitarians face unprecedented challenges as they work in difficult circumstances and …
Climate change journalists honoured at PII-ICRC Media Awards
To reach out to communities that need to be heard, journalists and photographers often put themselves at risk to cover underreported stories. They provide valuable information to those in need and …
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 …
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