The International Committee of the Red Cross is an impartial organization with a humanitarian mission to help people affected by violence. It supports families of missing persons in their search for loved ones. The organization works to ensure the needs of these families are visible and met.

It cooperates with the Venezuelan Red Cross in this effort. Further details on the support provided to families of missing persons are available, including the types of situations that may lead to disappearances, such as conflicts and natural disasters.