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The regional delegation of the ICRC in Dakar assists victims of violence in Casamance and Guinea-Bissau and visits detainees.
We support the Red Cross Societies, promote international humanitarian law and encourage his implementation.
We are making the voices of people affected by armed conflict heard through advocacy with political decision-makers and civil society.
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In numbers
In 2019
- 3 383people, including weapon bearers, lawyers, political and community leaders, students and journalists attended information sessions on IHL and the ICRC.
- 819vulnerable people received financial support in order to meet their basic needs.
- 17villages received equipment and treatment products to fight against the fall-armyworm and for crop protection.
- 1 000villagers have better access to drinking water thanks to the construction of 8 hydraulic wells.
- 480village women benefit from water points with solar systems in their market gardens, reducing the risk of exposure.
- 100volunteers from the National Red Cross of Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde have contributed to the ICRC's humanitarian activities.
- 6 507detainees visited in 12 places of detention in Senegal, 2 places in The Gambia and 2 places in Guinea-Bissau.
- 101families of missing migrants received various forms of support, including psychosocial support.
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Other countries covered:
Cape Verde, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau