ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBIn Israel and the occupied territories, the ICRC strives to bring about a difference in people's lives through its activities and programmes. We act as neutral intermediary, strive to maintain family contacts and reunite families, support livelihood projects, and help improve access to the essential services, like water and electricity.
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WEBWe are the International Committee of the Red Cross Neutral, impartial, and independent. Discover our values and mission.
UKRAINE: THE CRISIS CONTINUES - International Committee of …
WEBUKRAINE: THE CRISIS CONTINUES. People in Ukraine still face fear and uncertainty today. The international armed conflict is causing indescribable loss and suffering for civilians. Since February 2022, thousands of people have died and been injured, millions have fled their homes and vital infrastructures have been heavily damaged or destroyed ...
Frequently asked questions on the rules of war | ICRC
WEBJul 9, 2024 · International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who do not, or no longer, take part in the fighting (including civilians, medics, aid workers, wounded, sick and shipwrecked troops, prisoners of war or other detainees), and imposes limits on ...
Who we are | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBThe ICRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which also comprises 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
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WEBWe are the International Committee of the Red Cross Neutral, impartial, and independent. Discover our values and mission.
Our history | ICRC
WEBOur 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 world, as well as by encouraging ...
Ukraine | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
WEBThe ICRC been working in Ukraine since 2014. To meet people’s growing needs following the escalation of the conflict in 2022, we have scaled up our work across the country, particularly in areas directly affected by the hostilities. Our staff work in Lviv, Kyiv, Poltava, Dnipro, Odesa, Luhansk and Donetsk, alongside our partners in the ...
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 ...
What is international humanitarian law? | International Committee …
WEBJul 5, 2022 · International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on the means and methods of warfare. IHL is also known as "the law of war" or "the law of ...