Working in cooperation with the Russian Red Cross, the ICRC carries out neutral, independent and impartial humanitarian action to assist vulnerable populations affected by conflicts and other situations of violence in the republics of the Northern Caucasus. As an organization that plays a major role in resolving the serious humanitarian issue of missing persons, the ICRC shares the experience it has acquired elsewhere, focusing on the needs of the families of missing people and their 'right to know' the fate of their relatives. It also helps vulnerable people develop income-generating projects.

In all the countries covered, the ICRC runs long-term programmes to promote: international humanitarian law (IHL) among the authorities, armed forces and civil society; and the integration of IHL into national legislation, the armed forces and university and secondary school curricula. Amongst the authorities and security forces the ICRC promotes respect for international norms applicable to situations of violence. It also fosters the understanding of its mandate and work. The delegation supports the region’s Red Cross Societies and helps them develop their capacity, among other things, to restore family links, prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote humanitarian values and basic principles of IHL.

Presence (2009): 274 staff, including 19 expatriates