Factsheet

Restoring family links: families belong together

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Author
ICRC
Publication Year
2019
Region
Global
Thematic Area
The Search Process / Families
Topic
Psychosocial Support / Protecting/Restoring Family Links / Prevention / Identification / Family Needs / Data Protection
Access
Open access

Family members can become separated or go missing as a result of conflict, disaster, along a migratory route or during other situations requiring a humanitarian response. We at the ICRC restore and maintain family links and family unity, we clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing persons, and we support the families left behind.

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