NAVIGATING HUMANITARIANISM: THE ICRC'S ENDEAVORS IN ILLIBERAL EURASIA
NAVIGATING HUMANITARIANISM: THE ICRC'S ENDEAVORS IN ILLIBERAL EURASIA

Author(s): Sofia FLORESCU-ZIDUREAN
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Government/Political systems, Politics and Identity
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: Humanitarian Assistance; ICRC; Illiberal States; Human Rights; Advocacy; Emergency Response.
Summary/Abstract: The International Committee of the Red Cross operates in complex and often hostile environments, particularly within illiberal states like North Korea, Russia, and China. This article examines the multifaceted challenges the ICRC faces in delivering humanitarian assistance while advocating for human rights in these politically charged contexts. Through a critical analysis of the ICRC's access and operational strategies, emergency assistance initiatives, collaboration with national societies, advocacy for humanitarian law, and addressing human rights concerns, the study highlights the organization's commitment to its fundamental principles of neutrality and impartiality. The findings reveal that the ICRC's efforts are not merely reactive; they also involve proactive engagement with local communities and state authorities to foster dialogue and enhance operational effectiveness. By integrating humanitarian law with broader human rights objectives, the ICRC seeks to promote accountability and safeguard human dignity amidst pervasive state repression. Ultimately, this article underscores the vital importance of the ICRC's role in advocating for and protecting human rights in illiberal contexts, contributing to a global discourse that champions humanitarian principles even in the face of significant political adversity.

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