The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) acknowledged that the humanitarian situation in Yemen has become very difficult for many people and the needs are vast and diverse, adding that its work is to try to respond to the most urgent, but due to limited means and resources, this is not enough to cover all the massive needs of the population.
A recent ICRC report found that years of armed conflict, other violence and economic hardship have exhausted the people of Yemen's capacity to cope and driven all essential services nearly to the breaking point.
ICRC’s report stated that it provides vital support to strengthen five governmental physical rehabilitation centers across the country, enhancing their ability to deliver quality services for people with disabilities from conflict-affected areas.
Additionally, the ICRC plays a key role in building the capacity of the staff of these centers by offering specialized training in prosthetics and orthotics and physiotherapy, as well as in providing continuous mentoring and knowledge transfer to reinforce sustainable and high-standard rehabilitation services.
While the ICRC facilitates the release and transfer of detainees as a neutral intermediary, any responsibility for compensation would lie with States concerned, not the ICRC.
The ICRC collaborates with the Yemen Red Crescent to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict. Both organizations work hand in hand to respond to the most urgent needs of vulnerable communities in Yemen.