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Cooperation with National Societies

Lebanon. Lebanese Red Cross volunteers distribute ICRC hygiene kits and blankets to internally displaced persons.

The ICRC works closely with the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. It operates as a neutral and independent organization with a view to assisting all victims. Read full overview.

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Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine: Words into action - No. 1, 2012

Following the promises and commitments made at the Movement’s 2011 statutory meetings in Geneva, the focus now shifts to putting words into action.
Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine: the power of humanitarian diplomacy - No. 3, 2011

As the Movement meets with governments during the 31st International Conference, humanitarian diplomacy takes on IHL, health care, nuclear weapons, disaster law and more.

International Review of the Red Cross More articles

Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine

Fundamental Principles in action: neutrality
In Afghanistan, the arrival of humanitarian organizations in remote areas is sometimes perceived as an intrusion and met with suspicion. In this context, the Afghan Red Crescent Society stresses the principle of neutrality as a vital tool in bringing humanitarian relief.
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