The Void You Left 2019
… had been unemployed and was doing delivery jobs here and there. He left home one evening …
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Moveability Liquidation
… 2017. • P&O in Togo have difficulty finding jobs after graduation. Our engagement in the … of the UNCRPD, and workshops on creating jobs for PwDs and international cooperation in … with our support, left the SEOP to seek jobs abroad – in part, because of the …
ACTIVITY REPORT - IRAQ 2023
ENGLISH Present in Iraq since the Iran-Iraq war in 1980, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) focuses on addressing the consequences of armed conflicts and other situations of …
Iraq: Activity report 2016
Millions of people throughout Iraq continue to suffer the consequences of armed conflict and the lingering effects of past violence. Tens of thousands of people were killed or injured. Since 2014, …
Global trends of war and their humanitarian impacts
… – water systems, electricity, and jobs. These protracted, urban conflicts impact …
Newsletter - December 2020: there is no health without mental health
… to worrying about one’s health, the loss of jobs, businesses and savings had a harsh …
The Unfulfilling Void
… unemployed and was freelancing with pickup jobs. One night he left to make a delivery and …
Colombia: Living in the shadow of armed conflict
… treating those most in need. Some quit their jobs, out of fear or exhaustion. According to … wounded. Health-care workers often quit their jobs and leave badly affected areas as soon as …
Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific
Living in the shadow of conflict A normal day, a daily chore, a deafening blast, moments of chaos and then a life forever shaken and disrupted – that's how victims of landmine explosions or …
Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures 2023
In 2023, Myanmar witnessed a surge in armed conflicts and the profound impact of Cyclone Mocha, intensifying the humanitarian needs across the country. The deteriorating security situation in …
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