Belgium’s EU Presidency saw the Belgian Red Cross promoting protection and rights, shaping EU agendas, and co-organising events to address global humanitarian needs, from disaster response to asylum seeker support.
Many individuals fleeing war, armed conflict and persecution around the world have experienced are affected by trauma due to experiences that include torture and ill-treatment. This new EMN – Red Cross EU Inform explores how different countries detect and identify survivors of torture and ill-treatment among people seeking international protection.
After years of advocating for a policy change and a more inclusive health care system, the Danish Red Cross has decided to ensure access to essential care for all, creating its first independent Health Clinic in Copenhagen in 2011.