ICRC in Iran

ICRC in Iran in a nutshell

In Iran, the ICRC promotes International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and works with the Iranian authorities to address the consequences of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, particularly the issue of missing persons and the contamination by explosive remnants of war such as mines. The ICRC also contributes to the humanitarian response of Afghan migrants. We work closely with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and other partners.

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The ICRC’s Mission Statement:

We help people around the world affected by armed conflict and other violence, doing everything we can to protect their lives and dignity and to relieve their suffering, often with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners.

We also seek to prevent hardship by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and championing universal humanitarian principles. People know they can count on us to carry out a range of life-saving activities in conflict zones and to work closely with the communities there to understand and meet their needs. Our experience and expertise enable us to respond quickly and effectively, without taking sides.