International Committee of the Red Cross

Timeline Events 2

1. Jan. 1, 1997

   Humanitarian Aid by the International Committee of the Red Cross

   During a period of captivity, the International Committee of the Red Cross intervened to provide humanitarian aid to hostages. They supplied essentials such as water, food, hygiene products, and medicine, as well as facilitated communication with families. This intervention helped alleviate the difficult conditions faced by the captives.

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   #International Committee of the Red Cross #humanitarian aid #hostages #captivity #1997
2. Nov. 5, 2002

   Initiative on Missing Persons Post-Internal Armed Conflict

   On November 5, 2002, a joint initiative was launched by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Ombudsman's Office, the National Coordinator for Human Rights, and the International Committee of the Red Cross to address the issue of missing persons resulting from political violence in Peru between 1980 and 2000. The …

   Peru

   #human rights #missing persons #Peru #Truth and Reconciliation Commission #political violence