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Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2023

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was born out of a need to preserve the dignity of people whose lives have been altered by armed conflicts and other situations of violence. We stand up for people – whether civilians or combatants – to ensure that their rights and protections under the rules of war are upheld.

In around 100 countries including the Philippines, our goal is to protect vulnerable people while adhering to our fundamental principles—primarily that of humanity, but also neutrality, impartiality, independence—which we share with our Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners.

For the full details of our 2023 humanitarian work, download our infographic:
 

ICRC Philippines 2023 Humanitarian Work

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PDLs from 8 places of detention are in better-designed and -built facilities because of our financial and technical support to BJMP and BuCor

405,000

calles made by detainees to loved ones using 1,630 donated mobile/internet load cards

21,800

Marawi City residents boosted their access to sustainable supply of potable water through our support to Marawi City Water District

320

families of people who went missing in the 2017 Marawi conflict were reached to follow up on their tracing cases

2,560

residents from 8 villages in different areas in Mindanao, including some displaced, had their water supply system, shelter and hygeine standards improved through our assistance

550

people in Agusen del Norte received crop seeds and tools, and trained on intercropping and controuring techniques

100

health facilities that admit patients injured during conflicts received donations of medical equipment and supplies

45

representatives from different sectors attended a course and/or a Siyar clinic on IHL and Islamic Law, organized with partners such as the UP Institute of Islamic Studies, and the King Faisal Center for Islamic and Asian Studies of MSU Marawi

40

representatives from 16 countries of coastguards, maritime police, navies and policymakers attended the first Asia-Pacific Maritime Law Enforcement symposium and workshop

180

PRC staff and volunteers attended orientations on improving acceptance and access to communities and more secure response