Senegal

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.

Latest Update

In numbers

In 2020 :

24 483
people have better access to water, thanks to the construction of dikes, water points equipped with solar systems and donations of pumps.
860
vulnerable households had access to financing through support funds (“family baskets” or “village support funds”).
3 383
people including weapons bearers, magistrates, political and community leaders, students and journalists have been made aware of IHL and ICRC’s activities.
101
families of missing migrants have benefited from various forms of support, including psychosocial support.

More facts & figures

6 507