ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply concerned about the escalating violence and is actively working to address the humanitarian consequences. We provide essential support to those in need, including medical care, food, water, and vital household items. Your donation can help us scale up our efforts to protect lives ...
Who we are | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBThe ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization. We have a mandate to help and protect people affected by armed conflict and other violence or – as our mission statement puts it – “other situations of violence”. When we talk about other violence, we mean violence that has not reached the threshold of an armed ...
ICRC Annual Report 2023 | International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBThe year 2023 presented multiple and concurrent crises that adversely affected millions of people’s lives and shaped the ICRC’s operating environment. Around 120 armed conflicts were ongoing globally, involving more than 60 states and some 120 non-state armed groups; hundreds more armed groups were involved in other situations of violence.
About who we are | International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBThe ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization. We have a mandate to help and protect people affected by armed conflict and other violence or – as our mission statement puts it – “other situations of violence”. By “other violence” or “other situations of violence” we mean violence that has not reached ...
Our Fundamental Principles | ICRC
WEBHumanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality: these seven Fundamental Principles are an ethical, operational and institutional framework that underpin the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. They are at the heart of the Movement’s humanitarian activities to help people ...
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | ICRC
WEBAbout the Movement. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network of 80 million people that helps those facing disaster, conflict, and health and social challenges. The Movement consists of the ICRC, 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red ...
About the International Committee of the Red Cross | ICRC
WEBThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was established under the Geneva Conventions – the most widely ratified treaties in the world with 196 countries signatories. Neutral, independent, and impartial, our humanitarian mission is to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and violence.
Our mandate and mission | ICRC
WEBWe promote humanitarian values and principles through our advocacy and awareness-raising efforts. We work to raise awareness about the impact of armed conflicts on civilians, advocate for the rights and protection of vulnerable people, and foster respect for international humanitarian law among states, armed groups and other relevant actors.
Our history | ICRC
WEBThe history that informs our work. Our story is the story of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the birth of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Since 1863, the ICRC’s sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. We do so through direct action around the ...
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | ICRC
WEBThe Movement is a global humanitarian network comprising the ICRC, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It is the largest humanitarian network in the world, working collectively to alleviate human suffering and promote humanitarian values.