CommunicationPublished on 30 September 2022

10 years on the humanitarian frontline

Bern — Diplomat and former Swiss State Secretary Peter Maurer is set to step down as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). His 10 years in office have had a global impact on humanitarian aid. As his presidency draws to a close, we take a look at the organisation which has its roots in Switzerland and provides independent and neutral humanitarian relief in times of war and other disasters.

Peter Maurer assesses the damage in the Iraqi city of Mosul. — © Adnan Sherkhan Mohammed al Genkw, Ibrahim/ICRC

I know from personal experience how important the ICRC is when it comes to protecting and helping people affected by war and deprivation.

Patricia Danzi, SDC Director General