Find help
Article

Highlights of the ICRC’s activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024

Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action
En Magdaleno, estado Aragua, uno de los participantes del proyecto de emprendimiento está caminando por la calle conversando con un trabajador del CICR.
E. Vivas

In 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian work to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela. In collaboration with the Venezuelan Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and public and private sector partners, we supported 265,000 people in the states of Apure, Aragua, Bolívar, Miranda, Táchira and Zulia.

In the Caribbean, in particular Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago, we continue to work closely with the authorities and the National Red Cross Societies there to promote international humanitarian law (IHL) and increase the presence of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region, thereby helping to protect the most vulnerable.

Durante la Jornada Forense organizada por el CICR, varios representantes de instituciones del país están al rededor de una mesa realizando un estudio de caso.

These are some of the highlights of our humanitarian action during 2024:

Agreement

The Venezuelan Red Cross and the ICRC signed a framework cooperation agreement to deepen their joint humanitarian action, strengthening the capacities and leadership of the National Society in the country.

365

received training to boost their skills in areas such as first aid, health care, protection, economic security, project management, and water, sanitation and hygiene. 

6,582

services were provided by the Venezuelan Red Cross and the ICRC to ensure separated family members stay in touch with their loved ones.

974

of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces, and various police and investigation units, participated in training sessions to raise awareness of the progressive and differentiated use of force.

40

prosecutors from the Public Prosecutor's Office deepened their knowledge of international standards regarding detention, such as the Mandela Rules and Bangkok Rules, which will benefit people deprived of liberty and their families. In addition, 174 workers from the army’s prison service (DISPEMIL) also took part in two training courses on the Mandela Rules.

179

cocoa producers from Apure received technical training and supplies to boost their income while also strengthening the cocoa value chain and bolstering the local market. 40 women and one civil society association from Apure received training and supplies to develop handcrafted chocolates and confectionery that will enable them to improve their livelihoods.

196,141

people received medical treatment in nine ICRC-supported health centres.

473

health workers were given training on treating patients with advanced traumas, basic emergency care, mental health-care tools and basic psychosocial support.

61,641

people had better access to water in Apure, Aragua, Bolívar and Zulia thanks to the work done by the ICRC in collaboration with the authorities and the water utilities.

Caribbean

In the Dominican Republic, the ICRC participated in a joint training session with the Specialized Border Security Corps (CESFronT), promoting dialogue on international humanitarian law and the role of humanitarian action in border security operations.

Highlights of the ICRC’s activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024.pdf
PDF file
2.03 MB

In 2024, our Community Contact Centre was contacted 1,219 times, which enabled us to better understand the needs of affected communities and adapt our humanitarian action to provide a more effective response. 

You can contact us by phone on 58 424 172 13 64 or 58 412 636 50 15, or send us an email at centrocontactoVE@icrc.org. 

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm.