ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC, in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, supports the most vulnerable people and works to enable better access to food and medical services. It also rehabilitates water and sanitation networks across the country and helps people rebuild their livelihoods.
Who we are | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
The 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”.
Our history | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
Since its founding in 1863, the ICRC has been dedicated to helping, protecting, and providing humanitarian aid to people affected by armed conflict and other violence.
Our mandate and mission | ICRC
The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with assistance.
Our Fundamental Principles | ICRC
The Fundamental Principles that guide and define the ICRC: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
ICRC engagement with armed groups in 2024
Oct 31, 2024 · In 2024, the ICRC estimates that 210 million persons live in areas under the full or contested control of armed groups. There are more than 450 armed groups of humanitarian concern worldwide and the ICRC’s engagement with these groups remains stable.
Support us | ICRC
The ICRC responds quickly and efficiently to help people affected by armed conflict.
Cameroon | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
In Cameroon, the ICRC supports vulnerable people and communities in the country’s Far North, North-West and South-West regions. We encourage all weapon bearers to respect and apply the fundamental rules of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | ICRC
The Movement consists of the ICRC, 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The Movement’s origins begin with the ICRC, which was created in 1863 by Swiss humanitarian Henry Dunant.
Fiji | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC has been active in Fiji for 22 years, promoting respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and raising awareness of other humanitarian issues with governments, security forces, academic circles, the media and civil society.