 International Committee of the Red Cross
25 May 2018 | 9:45 am
ICRC Myanmar ready to assist in prisoner transfer
News release | Yangon (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Myanmar is aware of reports that the Arakan Army wishes to discuss handing over three Myanmar Army soldiers they are holding to the ICRC.The ICRC stands ready to act as a non-poli 25 May 2018 | 8:15 am
Experts strengthen knowledge, resolve to manage dead with dignity
Article | Dignity is a word generally associated with the living. But with the drastic consequences of conflicts and disasters, dignity becomes an integral element of the response and rescue activities. 25 May 2018 | 8:00 am
Unexploded ordnance: Awareness campaign makes a difference
Article | The threat posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) remains largely unacknowledged due to a lack of awareness and sensitization. 25 May 2018 | 7:45 am
Supporting social inclusion programme in Mardan for women with disabilities
Article | Karishma clearly remembers the first day of training at Roshni Rehabilitation and Welfare Organization: she was sitting behind a sewing machine with 15 other women, some with disabilities and some having children with disabilities. 25 May 2018 | 7:30 am
Talks with Kamal Siddiqui
Article | Kamal Siddiqui is the Director of Centre for Excellence in Journalism at IBA (CEJ-IBA) in Karachi. He has over 26 years of experience in journalism. Formerly, he was the editor of The Express Tribune. 25 May 2018 | 7:30 am
Supporting health care in FATA
Article | Humanitarian organizations can help empower governments by providing technical support of providing health-care services in areas affected by violence. 24 May 2018 | 12:00 pm
Anti-personnel mines
Article | Wars should end when the fighting stops. Yet anti-personnel mines kill and maim long after conflicts are over. Anti-personnel mines cannot distinguish between civilians and soldiers. 24 May 2018 | 5:30 am
Wheels of innovation at Peshawar paraplegic centre
Article | Work goes on at hectic pace as eight people stand on either side of an assembly line, manufacturing wheelchairs for persons with disabilities at the paraplegic centre in Peshawar. 24 May 2018 | 5:00 am
Engaging with religious circles on Islamic Law and IHL
Article | The relationship between Islamic law and IHL is a unique avenue for strengthening understanding and encouraging debate on humanitarian principles and humanitarian issues, in light of Islamic principles. 24 May 2018 | 4:15 am
Engaging practitioners on the application of international humanitarian law (IHL)
Article | Presently, the world faces more than 40 instances of armed conflict and other situations of violence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. |
