Senegal

The ICRC's regional Delegation in Dakar assists victims of violence in Casamance 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 2021 :

2000 people
have better access to water, thanks to the construction of hydraulic wells equipped with solar system, dikes, and the development of watersheds.
12 500 000 FCFA
was funded to promote the development of income-generating activities and support for agriculture.
623 people
including arms-bearers, magistrates, political and community leaders, students and journalists have been made aware of IHL and the ICRC.
55 families
of missing migrants were visited to inform relatives on the status of the search for their missing relatives.

More facts & figures

944 radio spots
in 6 languages were broadcast to raise awareness and prevent the risks of mines and explosive remnants of war.