Egypt

The ICRC delegation in Egypt works to promote and ensure respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and facilitates ICRC operations worldwide through dialogue with the government, multilateral organizations, civil society and diplomatic officials. It helps re-establish contact between family members separated by conflict, other situations of violence and migration and works closely with the Egyptian Red Crescent Society and other partner organizations.

The ICRC donates electronic and logistic equipment to the Egyptian Red Crescent.
ERC with ICRC staff

The impact of our work - In 2024

10,200

Tons of essential assistance entered Gaza through Egypt in cooperation with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) and the United Nations.

65,838

International phone calls were facilitated to help Gaza's migrant community members in Egypt to maintain contact with their loved ones abroad.

581

Phone Calls to reconnect Sudanese nationals in Egypt with their families in Sudan were facilitated by the ICRC office in Cairo.

153

Volunteers were trained on safety and security during emergencies to strengthen their understanding and management of the risks associated with humanitarian operations in conflict zones.

6,840 

Persons contacted the ICRC through visits, calls and by email for protection enquiries and/or restoring family links services. 

2,656

Tracing Requests have been opened by people searching for their loved ones for people, and they are currently being handled by ICRC staff. 

Contact us

Address

84 Road 104, Hadayek El Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Telephone

+202 252 81 540/41

Media contact

Nesma Nowar

Our work with the Egyptian Red Crescent

In the regional delegation, cooperation work is based above all on providing support to the National Society to develop its capacities. Cooperation is an active part of the humanitarian response before, during and after emergencies or conflicts. Among our most important activities are responding to migration in the region, training first aid teams that work in dangerous areas and delicate situations and strengthening accountability, transparency and financial sustainability mechanisms.