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IFRC condemns deadly attack on ICRC staff in Afghanistan
IFRC Secretary General available for interviews at World Economic Forum on new `localised` vision for channelling humanitarian aid
Red Cross issues warning over severe winter weather in Europe
IFRC Secretary General delivers message to children on International Migrant’s Day
Joint statement: Everyone wounded or sick during armed conflict has the right to health care
Red Cross Red Crescent calls on states to put vulnerable people ‘front and centre’ in planning on climate adaptation and finance
As dengue spikes and Zika spreads, new educational toolkits are rolled out to help communities prevent diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
IFRC and FutureLearn partner to offer an introductory course on first aid skills to save the lives of children
IFRC Secretary General hails work and cooperation of Red Cross Societies of small European countries
Media advisory - Habitat III: IFRC calls for scaled-up efforts to strengthen the resilience of urban communities
Stop indifference: Three-year-old boy among 17 people feared dead in the Mediterranean
World Disasters Report 2016 - Resilience: Saving lives today, investing for tomorrow
Thousands of Red Cross volunteers and staff mobilized across the Caribbean as Hurricane Matthew approaches
Red Cross teams ready to respond as hurricane Matthew approaches
IFRC Secretary General concludes visit to China and Mongolia
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement calls on States to seize an unprecedented opportunity to advance nuclear disarmament
IFRC calls for disaster funds to be released early to transform humanitarian response to El Niño and climate-related crises
Syria: Attack on humanitarian convoy is an attack on humanity
Millions of lives are at stake: IFRC welcomes commitments at UN migration summit, urges robust pledges at Leaders’ Summit on refugees tomorrow
IFRC: UN migration summit must stop world indifference to deaths and suffering along migration trails
IFRC, Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian experts available for interviews during UNGA and President Obama migration summits
IFRC: Commitments to be made at UN migration summit hold much promise, but only if global leaders act on them without delay
New IFRC web application, virtualvolunteer.org, brings life-saving information to migrants
IFRC launches knowledge-sharing platform in support of migrants’ safety, dignity and resilience
Red Cross and MOAS search and rescue: Nearly 700 people rescued in the Mediterranean
World First Aid Day: IFRC and H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco, Goodwill Ambassador, call for children around the world to be trained in first aid
IFRC Secretary General encourages Hong Kong Red Cross to provide “global leadership”
350 migrants rescued today from unsafe boats in the Mediterranean Sea; Seven tragic deaths
Stop indifference: Mass sea rescues continue a year after tragic death of Alan Kurdi
Red Cross continues yellow fever prevention and control work in communities across Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo
World Humanitarian Day Tragedy: IFRC calls for humanitarian solution to Mediterranean drownings as two young children confirmed drowned
Warning of 579,000 severely malnourished children the latest wake-up call on southern Africa
AIDS 2016: IFRC calls for more investment in community-based response to HIV
Stop indifference: Unprecedented numbers making Mediterranean crossings likely to result in more tragic drownings
World Refugee Day: New IFRC study shares ‘smart practices’ for building resilience of vulnerable migrants
At least 890 deaths in 10 days: Mediterranean transforming into “watery graveyard”
IFRC Secretary General: Deaths at sea are an “unacceptable tragedy”
Building stronger, more resilient communities top of agenda for global coalition of leaders
Southern Africa: IFRC announces major initiative to scale-up drought response, strengthen resilience
Dozens missing at sea: Red Cross warns more lives will be lost unless humanity is at the heart of migration response
World Malaria Day: Half the world`s population at risk of contracting malaria
States signing Paris agreement on climate change a win for vulnerable communities
Red Cross: Without immediate support, the worst is yet to come for food insecure families across southern Africa
Red Cross mobilizes volunteers to respond to new Ebola cases and to support recovery efforts in West Africa
DIHAD: innovation at the heart of humanitarian action
Zika virus: Red Cross launches global appeal to respond to global threat
Red Cross: Lack of funding means starving families across southern Africa will not get the life-saving support so urgently needed
Dr Jemilah Mahmood appointed Chair of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy
IFRC President urges Ebola-affected governments to recognize role of Red Cross volunteers in strengthening community resilience to future emergencies
IFRC launches emergency appeal to combat Zika virus and other vector-borne diseases in the Americas
Urgent action is needed to stop Zika virus disease, warns IFRC
IFRC welcomes end of Ebola outbreak, renews call for investment in community-level early warning and response capacity
Indifference to the plight of vulnerable people on the move must not continue into 2016
International Migrants Day: IFRC calls for greater protection for migrants in the face of growing apathy
COP21: The Red Cross Red Crescent urges states and partners to implement the Paris climate agreement with a focus on the people most exposed, at risk, and vulnerable
Red Cross Red Crescent leaders and States take decisive steps to advance principled action
More is needed to protect the dignity and safety of migrants, says Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IFRC General Assembly adopts two year, 1 billion Swiss franc plan and budget
International Volunteer Day: IFRC’s new report on volunteering highlights the need to better protect, promote and recognize local humanitarian volunteers
Red Cross Red Crescent leaders and States from around the world meet to discuss common priorities for tackling the most pressing humanitarian issues
Releasing disaster funds before crises would transform humanitarian response
COP21: Increased support for communities already dealing with climate change must be part of new international agreement
ILO and IFRC to promote decent work opportunities in fragile and post-disaster settings
Red Cross urges governments to protect people on the move as freezing weather is set to sweep Europe this weekend
Afghanistan / Pakistan: Earthquake injures over 2000 people
Red Cross warns: 60 million people at risk of acute hunger in sub-Saharan Africa as El Niño strengthens
New IFRC Report calls for greater recognition and support for local humanitarian actors
IFRC launches a global campaign on migration: Protect humanity, stop indifference
Global initiative seeks local solutions to global problems
Tragedies highlight the need for more support and protection for people on the move in Europe
Red Cross Red Crescent at UN Disarmament Conference: elimination of nuclear weapons cannot wait any longer
Migration: IFRC calls for response to growing humanitarian needs in Western Balkans
Red Cross at the forefront of response to needs of migrants in Europe
African disaster experts endorse a new international framework on cooperation in emergency relief operations
IFRC, UNICEF and Global Health Media Project launch Ebola animation video to engage communities at risk
IFRC science partners: European heatwave exacerbated by climate change
Red Cross intensifies Ebola operations with emphasis on helping people rebuild their lives
African and European National Red Cross Red Crescent Societies collaborate on how to meet the challenges of increasing migrations
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement commits support to migrants granted temporary shelter in Indonesia and Malaysia
Red Cross Red Crescent Ebola responders among Florence Nightingale medal recipients
Red Cross launches emergency appeal to assist migrants crossing the Mediterranean and landing in Italy
Red Cross strengthens partnerships as it looks toward recovery from Ebola
IFRC Vice-President to meet UN Secretary General on Mediterranean migration crisis
Polio vaccination as a doorway to adequate health care
IFRC Secretary General, Elhadj As Sy, on the latest tragic loss of life in the Mediterranean Sea
Migration: Another disaster calls for immediate and effective action to protect the dignity and safety of all migrants
Yemen / Syria: Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement condemns killing of four more Red Crescent workers
Syria / Yemen / Mali: Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement shocked by deadly attacks on humanitarian workers
One year on, Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement calls for continued resources and “the right words” to end Ebola
IFRC and IKEA AG sign agreement for three year relocation of IFRC Headquarters in Geneva
International Women’s Day: A call to support and protect women coping with the effects of conflict in Syria
Red Cross Red Crescent denounces recent violence against its volunteers and staff
IFRC Secretary General: Let’s walk the extra mile to zero cases of Ebola while preparing for recovery
Joint Statement - Working together to stop Ebola
Thousands of families in urgent need of support as heavy rains sweep across southern Africa
Ten Years On from the Indian Ocean tsunami – IFRC calls for greater commitments towards reducing disaster risks
Red Cross Red Crescent calls for respect of the dignity and rights of all migrants
“We must stay focused and sustain our efforts to stop Ebola as soon as possible” says IFRC Secretary General in Brussels
“If they don’t do it, who will?”: Red Cross Red Crescent calls for better protection and recognition of volunteers
Ebola: Red Cross Red Crescent warns complacency will lead to wider spread of the disease
IFRC SG Elhadj As Sy commends the endorsement of a Model Disaster Law by the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States
Ebola virus disease – International Red Cross and Crescent Movement Statement
World Food Day: Syria food supplies at risk without urgent funding says IFRC
Disaster risk and recovery projects fail if we ignore how people really relate to risk, warns new Red Cross Red Crescent Report
Global cocoa sector joins fight against Ebola
Red Cross and Red Crescent mourns death of ICRC colleague
Migration, the time for words is over - It is time to Act: Global launch of Rights of Migrants in Action
Saudi Red Crescent Authority, IFRC vow increased cooperation in momentous Memorandum of Understanding
Red Crescent steps up as tens of thousands Syrians are forced to seek refuge in Turkey
IFRC Secretary General urges more investment in financial, material and human resources to fight Ebola in West Africa
IFRC announces ‘information to action’ initiative at UN Climate Summit in New York
More and stronger natural disasters: European Red Cross Societies and European Commission launch campaign to improve preparedness
World First Aid Day: Red Cross Red Crescent calls for expansion of life-saving skills for everyone, everywhere
Red Cross calls for additional funding to increase its response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) steps up relief efforts as floods affect millions across South Asia
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement calls for respect for humanitarians
Time is of the essence to control and contain Ebola, says IFRC CEO Elhadj As Sy
IFRC Secretary General visits Ebola affected countries
IFRC welcomes new Secretary General Elhadj As Sy
Red Cross Red Crescent calls for immediate scale-up of efforts in support of WHO and West African governments’ plan to tackle Ebola epidemic
An end to the AIDS epidemic is possible, but only with better access to HIV testing and treatment, say IFRC and GNP+
New IFRC-UNDP study reveals legal gaps in disaster risk management
IFRC and Green Cross sign agreement to enhance collaboration in tackling environmental-related humanitarian challenges
Balkans: Concern over mounting needs prompts Red Cross to gear-up for long-haul
Red Cross receives the International Four Freedoms Award 2014
4HealthyHabits: mobilizing volunteers to help fight noncommunicable diseases
7 billion people have a Red Cross or Red Crescent story
Reducing the burden of dengue is our collective responsibility
Mondelēz International Foundation pledges $2 Million US dollars to IFRC and American Red Cross for humanitarian aid
IFRC and UNAIDS join forces to reach 15 million people with HIV treatment by 2015
Malawi President Joyce Banda Pledges to Secure Advocacy and Action on Intellectual Disability from African Leaders
CAF and IFRC further strategic cooperation on social development in Latin America
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Land Rover extend award-winning global partnership to reach more vulnerable people
Statutory meetings 2013
Red Cross and Red Crescent responds to polio outbreak in the Horn of Africa with a plan to support immunization of millions of children
FAO partners with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Improved access to technology can save lives in emergencies says new Red Cross Red Crescent Report
Red Cross Red Crescent and African Development Bank enter a Pan African partnership on food security and disaster risk reduction
Red Cross Red Crescent stresses urgency of translating latest climate science into concrete action
Electronic Arts and the Red Cross to offer aid in SimCity
Post-2015 Agenda: Red Cross Red Crescent wants to bring 'Your Voice' to global attention
Special Olympics and the IFRC join forces to fight for rights of people with intellectual disabilities
IFRC Global Logistics Service showcases its services at DIHAD
IFPMA and IFRC join forces to prevent non-communicable diseases
Red Cross Red Crescent highlights role of communities in improving gender equality
EU and the IFRC renew their partnership to ensure rapid response to small-scale disasters
Millions at risk as food shortage grips southern Africa
Leading global humanitarian organization selects cloud to help enhance capacity and response
The IFRC and Iranian Red Crescent Society signs agreement to build resilience and reduce disaster risks in vulnerable cities around the world
Red Cross Red Crescent warns of the ‘quiet desperation’ of millions affected by European financial crisis
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY: IFRC calls on governments to make volunteering in disasters “safer and easier”
Hurricane Sandy: the world’s newest silent disaster?
Emergency appeals launched as Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy
New Red Cross Red Crescent Report: Over 72 million forcibly displaced globally
Red Cross Red Crescent urge governments to improve First Aid awareness
IFRC and Sierra Leone Red Cross responding to cholera outbreak
Journey of Discovery raises £1 million for International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies water and sanitation project in Uganda
Airbus Corporate Foundation and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies sign cooperation agreement
Support small scale farmers and end hunger in Africa - IFPRI and Red Cross
African Union and Red Cross Red Crescent agree on options for a food secure Africa
EU Aid Vital in the Fight against Malaria
Thunderbird and IFRC launch Online Program for Social Sector Leaders
IFRC releases emergency funds to help 50,000 hit by Europe’s big freeze
Global Leaders must be held more accountable and listen to the aspirations of the people – Red Cross Red Crescent Sec-Gen reflects on Davos 2012
The Global Road Safety Partnership launches a new-look global website
Celebrities from eight countries join forces to raise the profile of TB
International Olympic Committee joins Red Cross Red Crescent partners in pledge
Issues brief – International Conference resolutions
Women and children neglected in drive for equitable health for all
Henry Dunant medals for outstanding humanitarian service awarded at Red Cross Red Crescent Council of Delegates
Red Cross Red Crescent honours volunteers at the 18th General Assembly
As the economic crisis worsens, young people worldwide call for a return to humanitarian values – latest Red Cross Red Crescent poll
IFRC’s “valuable and unique” humanitarian role recognised in renewed partnership with UK
IFRC: World’s youth are key to reducing the impacts of disasters
Urgent call for united action on hunger
THE END OF CHEAP FOOD? WORLD’S POOREST IN DANGER AS FOOD PRICES SPIKE
Red Cross Red Crescent and UN-led conference addresses the future of volunteering
Red Cross Red Crescent and UN-led conference addresses the future of volunteering
“Abolish laws that fuel HIV transmission,” say the IFRC and Alliance
Red Cross Red Crescent calls for laws to empower vulnerable people to reduce their disaster risk
World Red Cross Red Crescent Day: honouring volunteer service
Red Cross Red Crescent joins global efforts in highlighting the unfinished business of immunization
European Commission strengthens Red Cross Red Crescent response to neglected disasters
Malaria: Committing our Red Cross Red Crescent network to getting zero deaths by 2015
Empress Shôken Fund
TB target: to find 3 million people not getting proper treatment
Middle East: Red Cross Red Crescent urges governments to put people’s welfare first
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Trilogy International Partners Sign Worldwide License Agreement
Red Cross Red Crescent finds value of its volunteer workforce runs into billions
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launches global partnership with The Coca-Cola Company
World Disasters Report 2008: Rising to the challenge of HIV in disasters and crises
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General press releases
8 February 2017
IFRC condemns deadly attack on ICRC staff in Afghanistan
16 January 2017
IFRC Secretary General available for interviews at World Economic Forum on new `localised` vision for channelling humanitarian aid
9 January 2017
Red Cross issues warning over severe winter weather in Europe
17 December 2016
IFRC Secretary General delivers message to children on International Migrant’s Day
9 December 2016
Joint statement: Everyone wounded or sick during armed conflict has the right to health care
18 November 2016
Red Cross Red Crescent calls on states to put vulnerable people ‘front and centre’ in planning on climate adaptation and finance
17 November 2016
As dengue spikes and Zika spreads, new educational toolkits are rolled out to help communities prevent diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
10 November 2016
IFRC and FutureLearn partner to offer an introductory course on first aid skills to save the lives of children
20 October 2016
IFRC Secretary General hails work and cooperation of Red Cross Societies of small European countries
17 October 2016
Media advisory - Habitat III: IFRC calls for scaled-up efforts to strengthen the resilience of urban communities
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