Today, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are facing new, more complex and evolving challenges when responding in sensitive and insecure contexts, including armed conflict and internal disturbances and tensions. Some are prevented by weapon bearers from providing humanitarian services, or are hindered or harassed when they do. Others have suffered recurrent attacks against their personnel, facilities and equipment. The people who need it most may thus be deprived of assistance or even suffer direct harm. Safer access for all National Societies – Overview
