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International Committee of the Red Cross

ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization based in Geneva, Switzerland that provides protection and assistance to victims of armed conflict and violence around the world. Established in 1863, the ICRC operates based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949 as well as their Additional Protocols, and its mission is focused on alleviating human suffering, upholding human dignity, and fostering respect for international humanitarian law. Its various activities include visiting prisoners, restoring family links, medical assistance, and advocating for the rules of war. The ICRC is distinct from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, but all are part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and work in partnership.

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International Committee of the Red Cross’s response to Stop the Red Cross from aiding the deportation of Ukrainians to Russia

“The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been working in Ukraine since 2014, supporting people affected by conflict. Since the recent escalation of the crisis, we have brought over 700 tons of medical supplies, food and relief items to...”

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