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25/10/2023

List of candidates for the office of IFRC President

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20/10/2023

Statement by the members of the governing board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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19/10/2023

Measles crisis in Kyrgyzstan: Red Crescent volunteers take the lead

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18/10/2023

IFRC is horrified and dismayed by the loss of life at the hospital in North Gaza

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The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) conducting RCCE activities in Kano State, Nigeria, at the epicentre of a diphtheria outbreak that threatens 5.4 million people.

Nigeria: Diphtheria outbreak

Since December 2022, Nigeria has been dealing with a severe outbreak of Diphtheria, resulting in 471 deaths, over 7,400 confirmed cases and 12,000 suspected cases as of 28 September 2023. The outbreak has risen sharply since July 2023, with over 1,000 new cases identified every week. Kano state is the main center of the outbreak, now spreading across 19 states. Active case finding, contact tracing, and vaccination remain low in these areas. To combat the outbreak, the IFRC and its membership hope to raise CHF 6 million to support the Nigeria Red Cross in scaling up its response in 12 states.

12/10/2023

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Nigeria - Diphtheria Outbreak (MDRNG037)

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Thousands of displaced are arriving to Armenia, having left everything behind. Armenian Red Cross teams are providing food, water, first aid and much-needed psychosocial support. Photo: Armenian Red Cross

Armenia: Population movement

Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Armenia via the Lachin corridor leaving everything behind, since the deadly escalation of hostilities. Food, essential services, and medicines are scarce and telecommunications services have been disrupted, making it hard for families to contact one another. The IFRC and its membership are seeking CHF 20 million (of which the IFRC Secretariat seeks CHF 15 million) to support the Armenian Red Cross to meet the needs of families arriving at humanitarian service points including food, water, first aid, and much-needed psychosocial support. Please donate now.

30/09/2023

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Armenia - Population Movement (MDRAM012)

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A team of Libyan Red Crescent volunteers wade through flood waters caused by Storm Daniel in September 2023 to reach affected communities.

Libya: Storm Daniel

Storm Daniel hit north-eastern Libya on Sunday 10 September, bringing strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall which led to massive flooding, devastation and deaths. Infrastructure has been greatly damaged, including dams near Derna that burst, causing flooding which has swept away entire neighbourhoods. Libyan Red Crescent teams and volunteers were first on the ground, evacuating people and providing first aid and search and rescue efforts. Through this Emergency Appeal, the IFRC is supporting the Libyan Red Crescent to provide emergency shelter, psychosocial support, healthcare, clean water and food to affected communities and restore family links with missing loved ones.

14/09/2023

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Libya - Flood Storm Daniel (MDRLY005)

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A Moroccan Red Crescent volunteer assists with search and rescue activities following a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on 8 September 2023.

Morocco: Earthquake

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on September 8, killing and injuring thousands of people and causing widespread destruction. The Moroccan Red Crescent Society (MRCS) responded immediately, providing first aid and psychosocial support, helping transport the injured to hospitals, evacuating people from damaged buildings and providing dignified burial management.Through this appeal, the IFRC is supporting MRCS to meet the immediate and early recovery needs of 500,000 affected people. Priorities include providing food and safe water, essential household items, shelter support, health and mental health services, and cash assistance.

12/09/2023

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Morocco - Earthquake (MDRMA010)

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People fleeing conflict in Sudan in April 2023 arrive across the border in neighbouringChad. Most people are women, children and older people and are setting up tents with whatever they were able to carry with them.

Sudan crisis: Regional population movement

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led hundreds of thousands of people—many of whom are women, children and older people—to flee the countryto find safety across borders. Those arriving in neighbouring countries have experienced dire humanitarian conditions. Many have been caught in the crossfire and struggled to access food, water, and health services for some time. Through this Emergency Appeal, the IFRC is supporting Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Egypt, Chad, South Sudan, Central African Republic (CAR), Ethiopia and Libya to provide essential humanitarian assistance to people fleeing Sudan.

02/06/2023

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Sudan Crisis Regional Population Movement (MDRS1001)

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