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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the ICRC promotes respect for international humanitarian law in the treatment of civilians and detainees and helps those adversely affected by conflict and internal violence to survive and become self-sufficient.
We also improve water supply and sanitation, strengthen health care for the wounded and sick, including victims of sexual violence, and reunite families in DRC.
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In numbers
From january to december 2021 :
- 397 770People received health care.
- 254 384People benefited from access to water and the improvement of water acess in urban and rural areas.
- 659 953People received food, cash assistance, vouchers, household items or agricultural support.
- 123 181Detainees were visited, family contacts restored or were reunited.
- 20 595 015people received information on international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles.
- 4 818wounded people received medical care and human remains were buried with dignity by first-aiders.