Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, TD, and Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, TD, today announced a contribution of €10 million in core funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Announcing the funding, Minister Coveney said:“The ICRC is one of the key pillars of the global humanitarian response to armed conflict. We can be proud of Ireland’s record of consistent and flexible support to its work.“
Ireland’s contribution of core funding will support the ICRC in its work worldwide, which spans over a hundred countries experiencing conflict or other situations of violence.
Irelands partnership with the ICRC goes beyond simply responding to humanitarian need. War always takes a toll on civilians, but respect for international humanitarian law can help to prevent and mitigate its impact. The ICRC’s promotion of international humanitarian law is indispensable for reducing humanitarian need around the world.