Support relationships
How to reduce the human cost of war when engaging with allies, partners and proxies Reducing human suffering Armed conflict today is increasingly complex. Among other trends, belligerents receive …
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Partner with us
Welcome to the ICRC's partnership programme, where we invite organizations, institutions and individuals to join us in our mission to alleviate the suffering of those affected by armed conflict. …
We are the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
We are a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence. Our global impact 18,000+ staff at headquarters …
Urgent help needed
Help us to support families and communities affected by armed conflict or by natural disaster in conflict regions around the world. I want to make a difference We live in a war-torn world, where …
Join the ICRC and help protect lives and dignity
At the ICRC, we offer employees the opportunity to work in diverse teams around the world, using their skills to make a genuine difference. Different ways to join the ICRC Resident employees These …
DigitHarium
A global forum to discuss and debate digital transformation within the humanitarian sector, with a focus on humanitarian protection, policy, ethics and action. Highlights The Humanitarian Data and …
About the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The ICRC is a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence. The story behind our work The mandate that …
Data Protection Commission
Ensuring that the processing of personal data complies with our rules on personal data protection Our Data Protection Commission The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is responsible for checking that …
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to transparency and accountability in all our humanitarian work. Highlight Free link Text ICRC Annual report Our accountability to the people we help People affected by armed …
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Commercial use or publication Commercial use or publication of all or part of documents, photos, film footage, audio records, logos and graphics is strictly prohibited without prior express …
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