The ICRC thrives on the rich diversity of its staff. We currently have staff from 149 countries, with a variety of professional backgrounds, numerous ethnicities, and diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. This medley of skills and experiences is an integral part of enabling us to provide the best possible assistance to people affected by violence.

The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement – as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity.   

We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organisation as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming:

"Just as we want to protect and assist people affected by conflict according to their specific need and in respect of their identities, we want each and every staff member to feel valued, respected and motivated to give their best for the sake of our mission."

-Peter Maurer, Former ICRC President

We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion.

We aim to ensure career development opportunities for staff, and each delegation is responsible for setting objectives to ensure more diverse management teams in their context. In parallel, HR accompanies and supports this process with the aim of setting people up for success in their future roles.