The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | ICRC Together with Movement partners, and in support of the National Society in-country, the ICRC coordinates protection and assistance to people affected by armed conflict or internal strife, striving to ensure the respect and implementation of international humanitarian law
Our mandate and mission | ICRC Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement During armed conflict and other violence, the ICRC directs and coordinates the international activities carried out by members of the Movement
Explore our global reach - International Committee of the Red Cross Ethiopia: Amid rising humanitarian needs in Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water Frequently asked questions: Our work in Sudan Afghanistan: Four years of providing support to cerebral palsy patients How the ICRC supports the return of the deceased as part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement
United States of America - International Committee of the Red Cross The ICRC's delegation for the USA and Canada works to promote and ensure respect for the rules of war and facilitates ICRC operations worldwide through dialogue with the US and Canadian government, civic society, and military and diplomatic officials
Our Fundamental Principles | ICRC These principles unite the components of the Movement – the ICRC, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the IFRC – and are key to our distinct identity
Ukraine - International Committee of the Red Cross The ICRC has been working in Ukraine since 2014 To meet people’s growing needs following the escalation of the conflict in 2022, we have scaled up our work across the country, particularly in areas directly affected by the hostilities
Join the ICRC and help protect lives and dignity The ICRC offers students and young professionals opportunities within a variety of departments at our headquarters in Geneva or, in a few cases, at our diplomatic delegations around the world