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As climate-related disasters escalate, humanitarian sector urges world leaders to invest in preparedness

As climate-related disasters escalate, humanitarian sector urges world leaders to invest in preparedness

| Press release

IFRC: Urgent life-saving efforts in Haiti underway as preliminary reports confirm earthquake devastation

IFRC: Urgent life-saving efforts in Haiti underway as preliminary reports confirm earthquake devastation

| Press release

Combination of wildfires and COVID-19 threaten tens of thousands of lives in Algeria and Tunisia

Combination of wildfires and COVID-19 threaten tens of thousands of lives in Algeria and Tunisia

| Press release

Somalia: Three million face starvation and disease, warns IFRC, as it calls for swift action

Somalia: Three million face starvation and disease, warns IFRC, as it calls for swift action

| Press release

Red Cross extends aid to Lebanon to respond to the severe economic crisis

Red Cross extends aid to Lebanon to respond to the severe economic crisis

| Press release

Climate-related emergencies on the rise as IFRC scales up support

Climate-related emergencies on the rise as IFRC scales up support

| Article

DRC volcano eruption: Red Cross steps up its response amid fears of a “multi-hazard” emergency

DRC volcano eruption: Red Cross steps up its response amid fears of a “multi-hazard” emergency

| Press release

People affected by La Soufrière’s eruption are in urgent need of hygiene items, water, and COVID-19 protection kits

People affected by La Soufrière’s eruption are in urgent need of hygiene items, water, and COVID-19 protection kits

| Press release

Myanmar: IFRC calls for greater protection of health workers and warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis

Myanmar: IFRC calls for greater protection of health workers and warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis

| Press release

Red Cross provides relief ahead of extreme winter season in Mongolia

Red Cross provides relief ahead of extreme winter season in Mongolia

| Article

IFRC announces expansion of disaster fund ahead of major climate summit

IFRC announces expansion of disaster fund ahead of major climate summit

| Press release

Indonesia: Medical crews help fearful earthquake survivors

Indonesia: Medical crews help fearful earthquake survivors

| Press release