ICRC [to 12 September 2015]

ICRC [to 12 September 2015]
https://www.icrc.org/en/whats-new

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South Sudan: Facts and figures September 2015 – Volatile environment and humanitarian needs on the rise in Unity and Upper Nile states
A summary of the ICRC’s activities in South Sudan since the beginning of the emergency in mid-December 2013 to the end of August 2015. This month’s focus: Volatile environment and humanitarian needs on the rise in Unity and Upper Nile states
11-09-2015 | Article

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Refugees and migrants have the right to respect and protection
Some flee from the violence and conflict zones in their countries, others seek to escape oppressive poverty.
11-09-2015 | Article

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World First Aid Day: Empowering communities to save lives
When a crisis or emergency occurs, first aid can save lives.
10-09-2015 | Article

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Ethiopia: Facts and figures January to June 2015
A summary of the ICRC’s activities in Ethiopia between January and June 2015.
10-09-2015 | Article

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Lebanon: ICRC carries out largest food distribution to Syrian refugees since crisis began
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has distributed 90 tons of food to around 10 thousand Syrian refugees in northern Lebanon. The distribution was supported by the Lebanese Red Cross.
10-09-2015 | News release

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Philippines: 2,700 evacuees in Surigao del Sur receive aid
Around 2,700 people fled their homes in Surigao del Sur, Eastern Mindanao, in the aftermath of armed violence last week.
10-09-2015 | News release

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Jordan: Boosting first aid skills in emergencies
In an effort to boost first aid skills in emergencies, the ICRC in Jordan provides practical and hands-on first aid training, including to Jordanians, Syrians, the civil defence and the Jordan Red Crescent Society (JRCS).
09-09-2015 | Article

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Migrants and Refugees: How the Red Cross Red Crescent is responding
The extreme hardship endured by millions of people inside Syria – and by the scores of refugees who have fled the country – continues to grow by the day.
08-09-2015 | Article

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Lebanon: How the ICRC helps weapon-wounded people
Weapon wounds are some of the most complex injuries to treat and operate, particularly in Lebanon, where millions have fled because of violence in neighbouring countries and where internal disputes often leave people with severe injuries caused by we
08-09-2015 | Video

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Australia: Making the world a safer place for journalists
The Australian Red Cross released the first edition of its International Humanitarian Law magazine for 2015, with a focus on journalism and the laws of war.
08-09-2015 | Article

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Nepal: ICRC continues to rebuild lives of families of the missing
Since the conflict in Nepal ended 9 years ago, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Kathmandu has been supporting the families of those who disappeared.
08-09-2015 | Article

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Afghanistan: Facts and figures – January to June 2015
A summary of activities carried out by the ICRC in Afghanistan during the first six months of 2015.
08-09-2015 | Article

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Cambodia: Locally-run factory helps restore the mobility of thousands
Set up 25 years ago by the ICRC in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Mosvy Orthopaedic Component Centre in Cambodia produces around 18,000 limbs and devices every year – benefiting nearly 28,000 people.
08-09-2015 | Video

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First Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions
First Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 7-11 September 2015 Address by Christine Beerli, vice-president of the ICRC.
07-09-2015 | Statement

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Myanmar: Recovery work begins to support flood-affected communities
One month after cyclone Komen and heavy seasonal rains caused floods and landslides in Myanmar, recovery work has started.
07-09-2015 | Article