 Fundamental
Principles
Neutrality
How does a National Society deliver health, first aid
and other services deep inside one of the world’s
most hostile conflict zones? The Afghan Red Crescent
says its fundamental tool is the neutrality of its
courageous volunteer corps.
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 Focus
Images of ‘Arab Spring’
Faced with their own internal civil unrest
and turmoil, several National Societies from Libya to
Yemen have had to negotiate a changing political environment
while at the same time dealing with evolving, complex
and sometimes dangerous humanitarian crises.
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 Disaster
relief
Out of sight, out of mind
When major disasters strike, the world takes notice. International appeals are
launched and the media arrive in droves. But what about the thousands of smaller
or ‘neglected’ disasters that don’t get the same attention
from the media and humanitarian groups? A story in words, pictures and graphs.
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 Psychological
recovery
Mending minds
As Japan begins the long task of cleaning up and rebuilding after the March earthquake
and tsunami, the Japanese Red Cross Society is offering psychological support
in a culture that values stoicism in the face of adversity.
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 Forgotten
conflict
Iraq’s forgotten victims
This photo-based story calls attention to a conflict
that has received less media attention in recent years.
Photojournalist Ed Ou brings us a panoramic view of
how some Iraqis are getting back on their feet — with
a little help from the ICRC.
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 In
Brief
A summary of Red Cross and Red Crescent activities around the world.
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 Resources
Towards a tuberculosis-free world; the ICRC Annual
Report; the Movement Policy on Internal Displacement;
Death in the field, and more.
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 Back
cover
A classic volunteer poster from the Turkish
Red Cross Society.
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Editorial
Health care: most difficult
when it is most needed
By Robin M. Coupland |
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