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Iran

Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Red Crescent on the ground following earthquakes in north-west Iran

Red Crescent on the ground following earthquakes in north-west Iran

A series of earthquakes yesterday in north-west Iran has left hundreds dead and thousands without homes.

Pakistan: neighbours helping neighbours

In the wake of disasters, neighbours are often an invaluable source of support – both as individuals and as neighbouring countries.

Five years after the Bam earthquake: When victims become volunteers

Five years after the Bam earthquake: When victims become volunteers

Two days ago, Abbas Sedri saved another life – up in the snow-capped mountain peaks which can be glimpsed through the date palms in his garden.

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Contact details

Address:

the Islamic Republic of Iran
No 1362 Valiasr Avenue
Building of Peace
1517813511 Tehran

Contact Information:

Tel: (98) (21)886 626 18/9
Fax: (98) (21) 8820 1052
Telex: 224259 RCIA-IR
Telegram: CROISSANT-ROUGE TEHERAN
Email: intdep@rcs.ir
Web: http://www.rcs.ir

Language of correspondence: English

People:

  • President: Dr. Abolhassan FAGHIH
  • Secretary General : Mr Zaher ROSTAMI I
  • Director General of International Affairs Department: Mr Shahabeddin MOHAMMADI
  • Treasurer General: Mr Mehdi ALIPOUR
  • Head of Relief & Rescue Organization: Dr. Mahmoud MOZAFFAR
  • Head of Medical Procurement Organization: Dr. Fardin BALOUCHI
  • Head of Volunteers Organization: Mrs Farahnaz RAFE'
  • Head of Youth Organisation: Mr Mohammad JAFARIAN
  • Under-Secretary General for Logistics and Human Resources Development: Mr Amir Hossein AZADIVAFA
  • Under-Secretary General for Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (Acting): Mr Yousof SANAYE'EI
  • Under-Secretary General for Education and Research/Head of Higher Educational Institute: Dr. Samad AGHAMIRI
  • Under-Secretary General for Health, Treatment and Rehabilitation (Acting): Dr. Abdolreza SHAHREZAEI
  • Under-Secretary General of International Affairs & IHL: Mr Mohammad Sh. MOHAMMAD ARAGHI

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