Humanitarian Organizations

Directory of Humanitarian Organizations –Reliefweb

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) The ICRC is an independent organization whose humanitarian mission is both to protect the victims of war and conflict and also to offer them assistance. The ICRC aims to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. The website contains a host of information such as Information on ICRC activities, Information on International Humanitarian Law and Publications (the International Review of the Red Cross is particularly useful in understanding the organisation).

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Founded in 1919, the International Federation comprises 176 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, a Secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. The Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in many Islamic countries. The site provides news and information on the work of the Federation as well as a useful section of publications.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) The UNHCR provides protection and assistance to the world’s refugees. Today, the UNHCR is one of the world’s principal humanitarian agencies, with headquarters in Geneva, and offices in some 115 countries. More than 80 percent of UNHCR’s 5,000-member staff work in the field, often in isolated, dangerous and difficult conditions. The UNHCR has twice been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) The focal point for the activities of the United Nations in the field of human rights is located in Geneva at the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) The IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration; Advance understanding of migration issues; Encourage social and economic development through migration; Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) While working to ensure the survival, protection and development of children and advocating a high priority for them in the allocation of resources at all times, UNICEF continues to give relief and rehabilitation assistance in emergencies. The agency was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965.

International Council on Human Rights Policy (ICHRP)

World Organisation against Torture (SOS TORTURE)

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR)

Human Rights Information and Documentation System (HURIDOCS)

Global IDP Project The Global IDP Project offers comprehensive coverage of conflict-induced displacement situations around the world.

Amnesty International Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards.

Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT)