Enhancing knowledge on the Protection and Management of the Dead

The Provincial Government of Northern Samar, through the Provincial Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), spearheaded a training on the Protection and Management of the Deceased which commenced yesterday, July 10, 2024, and concluded today, July 11, 2024 at the PDRRMO Conference Room.

The training aims to equip Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office personnel across the province with essential knowledge on how to protect and manage deceased bodies after armed conflict.

Insightful lectures were discussed by Mr. Eyad Al Hakeem, ICRC Forensic Specialist who shed light on the Protection and Management of the Deceased and Forensic Human Identification and Ms. Liz Guzman, ICRC General Forensic Field Officer who discussed Humanitarian Forensic Action to the participants. Meanwhile, ICRC in Action and ICRC Protection Activities were tackled by Ms. Luz Padriquez, ICRC Generalist Field Officer.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent organization whose humanitarian purpose is to extend aid and protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.

The Provincial Government of Northern Samar, under the visionary leadership of Governor Edwin Ongchuan, continues to partner with various agencies and organizations to capacitate Nortehanons in handling special circumstances.

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