ICRC Emergency Appeals 2013: Second Allocation (Afghanistan, Myanmar)
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Afghanistan Myanmar |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Human rights Rule of Law - Democracy - Human rights
Material relief assistance
Human rights (incl. Women's rights) |
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2013 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- International Committee of the Red Cross
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Human rights
Cross-cutting topics Human rights
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F02837
Background |
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC is Switzerland’s main humanitarian partner in the field of international humanitarian aid. |
Objectives |
Providing immediate protection and assistance for all people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. |
Target groups |
Victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence |
Medium-term outcomes |
The ICRC is committed to responding rapidly and efficiently to the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence by protecting the lives and dignity of all victims. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
Project partners |
Contract partner Other International Organization |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’500’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’500’000 |
Project phases |
Phase 98
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2013
(Completed)
Phase 97
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2013
(Completed)
Phase 96
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2013
(Completed)
Phase 95 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 94 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 92 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 91 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |