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SAHEL Migrating early to avoid drought and destitution

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Emergency funds released to help Red Cross response to Europe’s big chill

Emergency funds released to help Red Cross response to Europe’s big chill

The extreme cold wave gripping Central and Eastern Europe continues unabated, with wind, heavy ...

IFRC launches food security appeal to assist 350,000 in Niger

IFRC launches food security appeal to assist 350,000 in Niger

The IFRC has launched an emergency appeal for 3.7 million Swiss francs/US$4 million to help the ...

Thousands forced from their homes following floods and landslides

Thousands forced from their homes following floods and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides caused by constant heavy rains since last weekend in the ...

WDR2011

The 2011 World Disasters Report focuses on the contradiction of hunger in a world of plenty.
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Disaster laws

International disaster response law relates to all of the rules for disaster response operations that cross international borders.

2010 Report

A look back at the events and issues that dominated the IFRC's humanitarian mission in 2010.

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Health in numbers

How many households were visited by National Society volunteers in 28 vaccination campaigns in 2010?
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Learning opportunities

Learning network.

Learning Network

Our goal is to change minds for the better by facilitating ubiquitous learning – a world-class ...

Red Talk.

RedTalk

RedTalk is IFRC’s learning event, inviting global experts to share their insights, challenge, and...

Important notice!

There are a number of fraudulent web sites which are using the Red Cross Red Crescent emblems to request donations for disaster relief. Please treat these web sites as suspicious.

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First aid
First aid is a vital part of the IFRC's humanitarian work.

Road safety
An estimated 1.3 million people worldwide are killed each year on the roads – more than 3,000 people every day, including 500 children.

Strategy 2020

Strategy 2020 guides the actions of the IFRC. It defines three strategic aims and three enabling actions for the IFRC and its member National Societies in order to achieve the common vision.

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