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Responding to the humanitarian needs in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti

Facts and figures: July to December 2019

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nairobi regional delegation was set up in 1973. The delegation's purpose is to carry out humanitarian activities and pursue humanitarian diplomacy in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti and to provide logistical, technical and training support to operational ICRC delegations in neighbouring countries within the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region.

Highlights of our work from July to December 2019:

14,580 Red Cross messages and phone calls made by refugees.
Visited 494 detainees in Djibouti and Tanzania.
Conditional cash grants given to 1,120 households in Garissa amounting to $166,151.
Shipped 9,430 metric tons of relief goods, food and non-food items to 36 countries.
15,450 people gained access to clean water through a solar water supply system project.

 

For a detailed report of our work in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, read the complete report.

Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures: July - December 2019

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People deprived of their liberty are protected under international humanitarian law

Even in war, people who are detained must be treated humanely and with respect for their dignity. International humanitarian law sets clear rules for their protection - covering their treatment, conditions of detention and contact with their families. The ICRC visits people in detention to ensure these rights are respected. During visits, our delegates speak privately with detainees, assess conditions and share confidential recommendations with the authorities. Our goal is simple: to make sure humanity is upheld, everywhere.

Find out more about our work to help people in places of detention