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Americas: Thousands affected by Hurricane GustavAmericas: Thousands affected by Hurricane Gustav
The Red Cross Red Crescent is helping thousands of people who have been affected by Hurricane Gustav’s path through Haiti and the Dominican Republic – and is gearing up to protect people in Cuba.
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International Olympic Committee and International Federation agree to strengthen cooperation"Citius, Altius, Fortius" - IOC and Federation strengthen cooperation
At a recent meeting in Beijing, the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Juan Manuel Suárez del Toro and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge agreed to further strengthen cooperation between their two organisations.
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Zimbabwe: “The situation is critical”Zimbabwe: “The situation is critical”
Read the exclusive interview with Zimbabwe Red Cross secretary general.
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  Indonesia: Rebuilding the heart of the village
  South Asia: Building safer communities
  Viet Nam: Flood survivors tell their stories
  Kyrgyzstan air crash – Red Crescent brings essential comfort to victims’ relatives
  Georgia and North Ossetia: Red Cross responds on the spot to assist displaced people
  Red Cross reaches 100th day of humanitarian relief for China earthquake survivors
 
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  29 August 2008
Red Cross Red Crescent launches Nepal floods appeal
  20 August 2008
Ethiopia: drought victims increase as situation worsens
  6 August 2008
Ukraine and Moldova: emergency appeal launched to assist victims of worst floods in 200 years
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FEATURE

Peru: Young lives through the lensPeru: Young lives through the lens
An innovative Red Cross photography project is helping young people affected by the 2007 earthquake express how they feel one year on.
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OPINION PIECES
HIV in Southern Africa: “A disaster by anyone’s definition”
The 2008 World Disasters Report makes a bold statement, one that has been feared and dodged by most. It argues that HIV and AIDS is a disaster – at the household, community and in some instances, the country level.
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SPEECHES
Volunteers essential to protecting human dignity
Statement delivered at the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross Red Crescent.
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