INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS ICRC

Company Type: Neither a factory nor a trading company. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization.

Company Profile:

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

In Pakistan, the ICRC operates to address the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict and violence, focusing on several key areas:

Protection: This includes visiting detainees to monitor their conditions and treatment, restoring family links for those separated by conflict, and promoting respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) among state and non-state actors.

Assistance: The ICRC provides emergency relief, such as food, shelter, and essential household items to displaced populations and communities affected by violence. It also supports health facilities and improves access to clean water and sanitation.

Healthcare: The organization supports hospitals and health centers, provides physical rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, and offers mental health and psychosocial support to individuals and communities impacted by trauma.

Cooperation: The ICRC works in close partnership with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to enhance its capacity and reach in responding to humanitarian needs across the country.

Promotion of IHL: It engages with armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and civil society to raise awareness about and ensure respect for the rules of international humanitarian law.

The ICRC has maintained a continuous presence in Pakistan for many decades, playing a crucial role in alleviating human suffering and promoting human dignity, especially in areas affected by conflict and natural disasters. It is funded by voluntary contributions from governments and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

The ICRC in Pakistan does not produce or sell products. The ICRC is a humanitarian organization that provides assistance and protection to victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.