The ICRC approach in situations of pre-displacement

Abstract

The International Committee of the Red Cross prioritises the need to prevent displacement-triggering events when possible.Their experience from around the world of working in this ‘predisplacement’phase –preventing violations of international humanitarian law (IHL), undertaking protection activities and providing assistance – highlights the complexity of the challenges and the central role of working in partnership to serve communities at risk.

Keywords

• refugee
• IDP
• displacement
• ICRC