Humanitarian Aid
Thématique
Humanitarian Aid
How can we provide aid to populations in danger during wars, armed conflicts, natural or technological disasters? Discover the issues relating to humanitarian aid as well as the role of some of the international intitutions that operate in this field thanks to our resources.
Humanitarian Aid
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These three principles mean that assistance is based on non-discrimination, protection against the effects of hostilities and the limitation and ban on certain weapons.
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Thanks to H. Dunant and his help on the battlefield at Solferino, the International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in Geneva to help the victims of the war.
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A refugee is forced to flee his or her country because of war, persecution, or political opinion and seeks the protection of the host country. A migrant chooses to leave his country and can return whenever he wishes.
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This Convention comes to the aid of war victims on the battlefield and marks the beginning of Red Cross action.
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These children are abducted and forced to fight in wars. Many of them never went to school, they are very impressionable and do not question orders.
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This Office, created in 1991, makes it possible to provide effective humanitarian aid thanks to the division of tasks of each entity (international organizations, NGOs, States…).
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Armed conflicts also affect cultural heritage, which is why this shield makes it possible to protect this heritage in the event of wars or natural disasters.
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All Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are grouped together to alleviate people’s suffering and preserve lives, without any discrimination and with respect for dignity.
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These weapons, which are buried underground and explode when stepped on, are considered to be the weapons that cause the most casualties because they also affect civilians and can still explode after the war.
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Refugees, after having fled their country, are welcomed in these temporary camps and receive help in care, food, administration etc., before finding a solution for their future (a country that can welcome them for example).
Themes
Key documents
Travailler en classe (Dossiers 1 à 3) : L’aide humanitaire, les déplacements forcés et les mouvements migratoires
Dossier 1 : L’aide humanitaire
Travailler en classe (Dossiers 1 à 3) : L’aide humanitaire, les déplacements forcés et les mouvements migratoires
podcast
Edukast
The first podcast for young people to spotlight the organizations of international Geneva!
Our ICRC expert Angela Controneo explains the role of neutral organizations in conflict situations, and analyzes the growing impact of polarization and politicization on humanitarian aid.
