International Committee Of The Red Cross

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to relieve suffering and preserve human dignity during war and armed violence. Around the world, sometimes in places only a few others can reach, they deliver life-saving aid across front lines, reconnect families, advocate for humane treatment of detainees and urge compliance with international humanitarian law to keep civilians safe. To do so, they work with Red Cross Movement partners – the IFRC and the National Societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent. There are 190 National Societies around the globe, the largest humanitarian network in the world, standing with people affected by conflict and natural disasters.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial, independent humanitarian organization, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. Please see our website www.icrc.org for more information about our work.