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International Committee of the Red Cross
an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence.
Gaza: wounded people dying while waiting for ambulances
As the number of casualties continues to rise in the Gaza Strip, the ICRC is focusing on arranging safe passage for Palestine Red Crescent ambulances, which collect the wounded and transport them to hospitals. Ambulance movements are coordinated with the Israeli authorities and Palestinian factions in order to make sure that Palestine Red Crescent workers are not caught in the hostilities. Tragically, in most instances it takes hours before the ambulances can reach the wounded. See also news release.
5-1-2009 |
Zimbabwe: supporting health workers in the fight against cholera
On a cloud-filled December morning, a team of five health workers based at Beatrice Infectious Diseases Hospital in Harare waits to liaise with the ward nurses in charge at this cholera treatment centre. The nurses have been assessing those admitted to the hospital overnight with suspected cases of cholera. 26-12-2008 |
More highlights 22-12-2008 |
Red Cross/Red Crescent Magazine: "The Movement and the armed forces" – Issue 3, 2008
As the 150th anniversary of the battle of Solferino approaches, the magazine takes a look at how the relationship between the Movement and the armed forces has evolved, notably through the lens of the conflict in Afghanistan. Also in this issue: a new order in Paraguay, helping in Georgia, today's Dunants – "Our world. Your move." and the story of an idea – in pictures. 22-12-2008 |
Panorama 08
Panorama 08 shows the horrendous toll that armed conflict inflicts – threatening lives and livelihoods, forcing people to flee their homes and separating families. This film highlights the ICRC’s work to assist victims of armed conflict and to promote international humanitarian law, ensuring that people trapped on the world’s frontlines are protected from harm. 21-11-2008 |
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