Jordan: Humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees swell
03-05-2015 As the Syrian crisis enters its fifth year, the hardships endured by millions of people in Syria and neighbouring countries continue to grow. According to recent figures, the number of …
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Dispelling the myth: Dead bodies do not cause epidemics in a disaster
There is a widespread myth that dead bodies cause epidemics in a disaster. This is not the case; the bodies of people who have died in a disaster do not spread disease. After a disaster, the top …
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Celebrating our principles
This World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day we're marking 50 years of our Fundamental Principles in action. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on how our principles enable individuals to retain …
Yemen: ICRC and MSF alarmed by attacks on country’s lifelines
04-05-2015 Joint statement - Sana'a/Geneva (ICRC/MSF) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are extremely concerned about the severe damage caused …
Kick Ebola from Liberia - how the ICRC's cash transfers are helping
After overcoming Ebola, some survivors were left with nothing. To help them return to everyday life, the ICRC provided cash transfers. But how can you make sure that you spend money smartly when you …
Asia-Pacific: Naval officers analyse the law of armed conflict at sea
The Royal Thai Navy and the ICRC jointly hosted the "2nd Regional Workshop on the law of armed conflict at sea" at the Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok. The event, which took place from 27th to 30th …
Understanding violence against health care: A gender perspective
What are the main obstacles and challenges to safe access to and provision of health care in conflict for girls, boys, women and men? This question is explored in the new report " Study on Access to …
After a disaster: Ensuring families can honour the dead
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's assistance to communities affected by the Nepal Earthquake, the ICRC sent forensic expert Shuala Drawdy to help with our response. …
Yemen: Health system struggling to survive, says ICRC war surgeon
Fighting is entering a second month in Yemen and Marco Baldan, the ICRC's chief war surgeon, talks about how health care has become one of the first victims of the …
Ethiopia: Better access to clean water in Tigray
Scarcity of water is commonplace in northern Ethiopia. However, a better access to clean and safe water will no longer be a problem for 6000 residents of district Miglabferes, in western Tigray. The …
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