Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was born out of a need to preserve the dignity of people whose lives have been altered by armed conflicts and other situations of violence. We stand up for people – whether civilians or combatants – to ensure that their rights and protections under the rules of war are upheld.
In around 100 countries including the Philippines, our goal is to protect vulnerable people while adhering to our fundamental principles—primarily that of humanity, but also neutrality, impartiality, independence—which we share with our Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners.
For the full details of our 2023 humanitarian work, download our infographic:
13,800 PDLs
from 8 places of detention are in better-designed and built facilities
405,000 calls
made by detainees to loved ones using 1,630 donated mobile/Internet load cards
21,800 Marawi City residents
boosted their access to sustainable supply of potable water
320 families
of people who went missing in the 2017 Marawi conflict reached regarding their tracing cases
2,560 residents
from 8 villages in Mindanao, including some displaced, improved their water supply system, shelter and hygiene standards
550 people
in Agusan del Norte received crop seeds and tools, and trained on intercropping and contouring techniques
100 health facilities
that admit patients injured during conflicts received donations of medical equipment and supplies
40 representatives
from 16 countries of coast guards, maritime police, navies and policymakers attended the first Asia-Pacific Maritime Law Enforcement symposium and workshop
45 representatives
from academe, non-state armed groups, Islamic scholars, civil society, BARMM and security sectors, attended a course and/or a Siyar clinic on IHL and Islamic law
180 PRC staff and volunteers
oriented on improving acceptance and access to communities, and providing a safer and more secure response
