McKay Interview: Yves Daccord, Director-General ICRC
Article published on worldradio on 06/13/2019
On this week’s Mckay Interview, Michael talks to Yves Daccord, the Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross. The humanitarian organisation based in Geneva.
Michael and Yves discuss the organisation’s work, how its changed over the last few years, the impact of new technology and are the Geneva Conventions, which underpin the ICRC’s work, still valid in the 21st Century?
Related Articles
Planning from the future : Is the Humanitarian System Fit for Purpose?
02/01/2017. Is the Humanitarian System Fit for Purpose?
Haiti marks 10 year anniversary of earthquake amid worsening food insecurity
01/09/2020. Malteser International currently runs community gardens and livestock programs that directly address Haiti’s food crisis.
When disaster strikes, should China do more?
06/08/2016. Critics say its humanitarian contributions are still paltry compared to its economic and diplomatic clout.
