Care of the dead

Key references

• Management of Dead Bodies after Disasters: a Field Manual forFirst Responders (Second edition) (PAHO, 2016)

Manual aimed at promoting the proper and dignified management of dead bodies and the facilitation of their identification

• Management of the dead from Islamic law and international humanitarian law perspectives: Considerations for humanitarian forensics (ICRC, 2018)

Article focusing on contemporary issues and challenges related to the management of the dead by forensic specialists in humanitarian emergencies under Islamic law and international humanitarian law

• Why dead body management matters (IRIN, 2012)

Article on the importance of awareness and training, the role of religion and custom in body management

Key actors

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Specialized in the management of dead bodies and forensic science in humanitarian action

• International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics - Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar (India)

In collaboration with the ICRC, the Centre conducts various academic and professional programs, trainings, research, and provides technical expertise to support operations in the field of humanitarian forensics