Abstract
The International Committee of the Red Cross has been working alongside the Colombian Red Cross to ease Colombia’s weapons-contamination problem, made more difficult by ongoing conflict. By combining preventive measures, victim assistance, rehabilitation programs and economic aid, the ICRC has strengthened Colombian organizations, while educating the public and assisting those negatively affected by explosive remnants of war. The efforts of the ICRC have significantly helped Colombia where many other international organizations had found it difficult to assist because of the current political situation.
Recommended Citation
Wheatley, Andy
(2009)
"ICRC Weapons-contamination Activities in Colombia,"
The Journal of ERW and Mine Action
: Vol. 13
:
Iss.
1
, Article 11.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol13/iss1/11
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