The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), present in Nigeria since 1988, works in partnership with the Nigerian Red Cross Society NRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to provide life-saving assistance, including healthcare, water, nutrition, and support to detainees.
We also help reunite separated families and promote safe practices in areas affected by explosive hazards. Guided by principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, the ICRC advocates for the protection of civilians through the promotion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), engaging with authorities, security forces, and academic institutions.