ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Published purpose

January 2021 - The International Committee of the Red Cross’ (ICRC) primary mission is to help protect people’s lives and dignity affected by conflict and other violent situation. The ICRC assists and works to prevent further suffering by promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC works with local Red Cross and Red Crescent national society staff and volunteers to implement its protection and assistance programmes worldwide. With GAC’s support and other donors, the ICRC’s humanitarian operations in Africa aim to provide protection, emergency relief, and other essential services to people affected by armed conflict and other violent situations, and promote respect for international humanitarian law. This funding supports activities aimed at responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bolstering health care and physical rehabilitation services, and helping communities build their resilience to the effects of violence. Project activities include: (1) protecting and assisting people affected by conflict and violence by providing medical care, income support, and food assistance; (2) ensuring that international humanitarian law is respected in the treatment of detainees and civilians not taking part in hostilities; and (3) increasing technical, financial and material assistance to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and deliver health services.