The ICRC in DR Congo

South Kivu. An ICRC employee explains to women who use river water for household purposes how to avoid water-borne diseases.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo the ICRC promotes respect for international humanitarian law in the treatment of civilians and detainees and helps those adversely affected by conflict and internal violence to survive and become self-sufficient. The organization also improves water supply and sanitation, strengthens health care for the wounded and sick, including victims of sexual violence, and reunites families. Read full overview

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ICRC survey on the impact of armed conflict on civilians: views from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: children travel thousands of kilometres back to loved ones
Democratic Republic of the Congo: improving access to health care in North Kivu
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- Democratic Republic of the Congo: taming one’s fear, by helping others
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: 'protection is what these people need'

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: hope on two wheels
In a remote, war-torn region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, convoys of trucks and motorcycles are no match for the steep, muddy and maze-like mountain paths. So seeds and household goods are distributed to displaced families by the most efficient means available. By bicycle.
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- Flight and survival in North Kivu

The ICRC in DR Congo

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DR Congo: conflict-related dangers still a daily reality for thousands of people

DR Congo: 70 children, one aircraft and many happy families

Democratic Republic of the Congo: at the scene of Kisangani crash

Sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: tradition opposes exclusion

Democratic Republic of the Congo: isolation and vulnerability in an inaccessible corner of the world

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ferdinand Kalenga, bearer of good news

Sudan/Democratic Republic of the Congo: seven abducted children fly home

DR Congo: removing the snake without breaking the eggs

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Photo galleryTheatre and dance in the battle against sexual violence

FilmDemocratic Republic of the Congo: the lost children of Goma

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