the icrc prefers to engage states directly and relies on low-key and confidential negotiations to lobby for access to prisoners of war and improvement in their treatment. its findings are not available to the general public but are shared only with the relevant government. this is in contrast to related organizations like doctors without borders and amnesty international who are more willing to expose abuses and apply public pressure to governments. the icrc reasons that this approach allows it greater access and cooperation from governments in the long run.