The Evolving Role of International Organizations in Maintaining Global Peace: Study Case of ICRC’s Humanitarian Diplomacy

Abstract

Humanitarian diplomacy is a strategic endeavour aimed at protecting people, particularly in regions affected by conflict-related violence. International organzation  such as ICRC becoming more relevant to conduct the operations towards the humanitarian diplomacy. The ICRC has been operating since 1863 and has set up its headquarters around the world to carry out humanitarian missions. This research uses Library Research from books and journals regarding humanitarian diplomacy as a basis for thinking in writing. A qualitative pattern is used to process the findings and data obtained from the results of a literature review of articles, books and journals related to the research topic. This research uses descriptive analysis so that the author will examine the data obtained in the form of news, reports, statements and books. The results of this study is that ICRC's humanitarian diplomacy bring the vigorous role in international relations. In the mid 20^th ICRC begin it’s journey to create the link and connection to partnership with other actors to maintain the humanitarian operations. The collaboration itself is a solid prove of how NGO should be able to obtain the goals of operation and also tackling the fianncial issue. Advocacy through the other actors that involve in the armed conflict zone also become the big impact on how the ICRC operation change throgout the years.

Keywords: Humanitarian Diplomacy, ICRC, International Organization