The Novye Atagi hospital attack, 20 years later: A call to care for the carers December 15, 2016 10 mins read Humanitarian Action / Stories Christoph Hensch In this personal story told by a former head of office at the ICRC surgical hospital of Novye Atagi, Chechnya, a short, violent ...
ICRC report demonstrates people believe that wars should have limits December 5, 2016 5 mins read Online publications Helen Durham The ICRC has published the results of a large survey detailing how people around the world perceive a range of issues relating to ...
Life after the atomic bomb: Testimonies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors August 9, 2016 17 mins read Interviews / Online publications / Review-related / Stories The editors 71 years ago today, the second atomic bomb fell on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. ...
Universal access of populations to health care is a must, says ICRC’s Head of Health May 24, 2016 5 mins read World Humanitarian Summit Raphaël Dallaire Ferland, Editor The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement called the international community to collective action, so that people affected by conflict receive universal access ...
Introducing Humanitarian Law & Policy May 19, 2016 3 mins read Sexual Violence / World Humanitarian Summit Raphaël Dallaire Ferland & Vincent Bernard Today marks the launch of Humanitarian Law & Policy, a digital forum for those concerned with how to better protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence. ...
International Review: Principles guiding humanitarian action April 15, 2016 5 mins read Counterterrorism / Online publications / Religion / Sexual Violence The year 2015 was marked by a major anniversary for the International Red Cross and ...
Workshop: Rights and responsibilities of medical personnel during emergencies April 15, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning Universities can help enhance respect for the impartial and safe provision of health care in conflicts and other emergencies. To assist them in ...
Conference cycle: Principles guiding humanitarian action April 13, 2016 11 mins read Events and highlights / Videos The seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are the expression of a set of values and experiences ...
e-Learning: Health care in danger, the legal framework April 8, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning This e-learning module provides an introduction to the laws governing health care services in armed conflict, and explains why health-care workers need protection. ...
e-Learning: Rights and responsibilities of health care personnel April 8, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning This online learning module provides an in depth explanation of the principles and ethical considerations that underpin the work of health workers during ...
