ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross [to 21 March 2015]
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Ending Ebola requires continued resources and “the right words”
News release
20 March 2015
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which has affected thousands of people and left deep scars on whole communities and countries, was confirmed one year ago. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement says complacency and silence are now the greatest enemies in defeating the disease, and today it is launching an international awareness-raising campaign centred on using “the right words” to help end the disease.

Pakistan: Proper handling of the dead eases the suffering of the bereaved
News release
19 March 2015
Peshawar (ICRC) – Handling the dead with respect and dignity was the theme of a five-day course run by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which drew to a close today in Peshawar. The event was an opportunity to share best practices and highlight the importance of accurate identification.

Central African Republic: Hundreds of families torn apart by conflict
News release
18 March 2015
Hundreds of people in the Central African Republic have no news of their loved ones following the conflict and other armed violence in the country. The ICRC, working closely with the Central African Red Cross Society, is pursuing its efforts to help these people trace and contact their relatives.

Nepal: Humanitarian law handbook ready for launch
News release
16 March 2015
Kathmandu (ICRC) – A handbook for parliamentarians and other civilian authorities will be presented at a ceremony in Kathmandu tomorrow. It is written in both Nepali and English.