At the same time, the ICRC works to address victims' needs — food, wate...

At the same time, the ICRC works to address victims' needs — food, water, shelter, other essential items or medical care — tracing missing family members and re-establishing links between them, and ensuring that people in detention are treated well. Protection can facilitate assistance, and vice-versa. The ICRC approach is only one of many among an increasing number of civilian and military actors, with different mandates, objectives and ways of working.