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Preparing for the worst in hurricane-ravaged Haiti Preparing for the worst in hurricane-ravaged Haiti

Last August and September a string of hurricanes - Faye, Gustav, Hannah and Ike- left nearly 700 hundred people dead and not a house unscathed.

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Pakistan: the worsening plight of displaced childrenPakistan: the worsening plight of displaced children
The fighting in Pakistan has displaced between 2.5 million and 3.5 million people.
 
Solferino eventsSolferino events
One hundred and fifty years ago, a battle in northern Italy led to an idea, that has since gone on to change the world.

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Pandemic influenza H1N1 pandemic
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are ready to respond to Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic.
Road safety
Road safety
Road accidents have a devastating impact on families worldwide. The IFRC strives to make roads safer.
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90 years of building a culture of humanity, anywhere, any time.
Fundamental principles Why we are different
The seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement explained.
Law and legal issues in disasters Law and legal issues
 International disaster response poses many legal challenges. A comprehensive overview.
Horn of Africa : food crisis
Horn of Africa : food crisis
The Red Cross Red Crescent appeals for 76 million Swiss Francs to assist 2.5 million people.
Tsunami operation Tsunami operation
Find out how the Red Cross Red Crescent continues to assist people affected by the tsunami.
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 186 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.