The unforgettable sound of thunder
Nearly a year into the most disastrous experience for a Pacific Island country, people are left with deep wounds in their minds and heart of a “thunder” they cannot forget. January 15, 2022 has …
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Bangladesh: Round table focuses on preventing violence against health staff
Over 40 incidents of violence against health-care workers have been reported at the emergency department of Cox’s Bazar District Sadar Hospital since July 2019. This information was shared during a …
Japan: Panel on innovative solutions to address landmine contamination in Africa
The Japan delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Japanese electronics company NEC Corporation jointly held the panel discussion “Innovative Solutions to Meet …
Afghanistan: 50 per cent increase in children with cerebral palsy treated in Kabul
In the first eleven months of 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recorded a 50 per cent increase in children treated for cerebral palsy (CP) in Kabul, as compared to the …
Somalia food crisis – drought, conflict and the fight for survival
Sat on the edge of her bed, Wiilo Maalim Nuuro cradles her daughter, Nafiso. The two-year-old is severely malnourished and is undergoing life-saving treatment. She is far from alone. The intensive …
Malaysia: Journalism students find inspiration in humanitarian storytelling
The hallmark of a good journalist is the ability to remain neutral in their reporting and avoid causing harm to others while fulfilling their professional duty of telling the truth. Although they …
Venezuela in 2022: Building solutions with communities affected by armed violence
2022 was a year of growth, in which we explored new ways of protecting and assisting people affected directly or indirectly by the armed violence in Venezuela. We improved people's access to clean …
Myanmar: Turning dreams into reality, disability into empowerment
Bordering India and China, Myanmar's northern most state Kachin is a beautiful place, known for its cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. But the landscape and variety have been overshadowed by …
BRINGING IHL HOME THROUGH DOMESTIC LAW AND POLICY
Many measures have been adopted across the world, by all States, in order to give effect to Resolution 1 of the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent entitled “Bringing IHL …
The girl who never gives up
Aisha arrives to her beauty shop in the morning Full of energy, enthusiasm, and passion. She finds herself in the world of beauty. She dreams of being among the most famous beauty experts, at least …
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