ICRC- International Committee of the Red Cross

Mission of the Red Cross Correct Answer: To ensure humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence; takes action to emergencies What guides the red cross? Correct Answer: The International Humanitarian Law [IHL]; protects combatants & civilians during conflict human rights Correct Answer: given to all & protect individual at all times; basic rights to which all people are entitled as human beings International Humanitarian Law Correct Answer: A body of international law, often identified as the laws of war, that seeks to protect combatants and non-combatants in conflict situations. economic assistance Correct Answer: economic security; vary according to an individual's physical needs, the environment and prevailing cultural standards; food, basic shelter, clothing, hygiene; essential assets needed to earn a living & costs associated with health care/education Assistance Correct Answer: restore ties to those who lost their families; provide material and medical assistance; preserve and restore acceptable living conditions to those in need Water in habitat Correct Answer: provides water in conflict zones and creates or maintains a sustainable living environment to reduce death/suffering due to damage to infrastructure or disruption to water supplies. Health Correct Answer: get basic health care that meets universally recognized standards; assisting existing health services or temporarily replacing them. Current Key country operations Correct Answer: Afghanistan, Iraq, Lake Chad, Syria, Yemen ICRC symbols Correct Answer: cross, crescent, diamond How does ICRC provide respect for IHL? Correct Answer: minimize dangers; stop violations committed against them; uphold their rights; make their voices heard What are the ICRC fundamental rules? Correct Answer: people not fighting have protection rights; cannot kill/injure enemy who has surrendered; protect wounded on BOTH sides; people captured have rights protected from violence; not held accountable for actions they didn't commit; military don't have right to cause unnecessary losses or cause unjustified suffering; fighters can only attack soldiers economic security Correct Answer: ability of individuals, household, communities to cover essential needs with dignity essential needs Correct Answer: food, cloth