News, press releases and speeches

“Impulsive reactions are an affront to the global solidarity we need to successfully respond to a crisis of this scale.”

“Impulsive reactions are an affront to the global solidarity we need to successfully respond to a crisis of this scale.”

| Press release

COVID-19: Scaling up testing and strengthening national health systems with EU support

COVID-19: Scaling up testing and strengthening national health systems with EU support

| Article

“Impulsive and ineffective reactions” to COVID-19’s Omicron variant will send more Africans into poverty

“Impulsive and ineffective reactions” to COVID-19’s Omicron variant will send more Africans into poverty

| Press release

"The pandemic has both thrived on inequities and exacerbated them"

"The pandemic has both thrived on inequities and exacerbated them"

| Press release

Hope restored: Red Cross helps thousands across Caribbean through COVID-19 livelihood recovery programme

Hope restored: Red Cross helps thousands across Caribbean through COVID-19 livelihood recovery programme

| Article

Bangladesh: Greater efforts needed to keep people safe on Bhashan Char

Bangladesh: Greater efforts needed to keep people safe on Bhashan Char

| Press release

Drowning just below the surface: New IFRC research reveals magnitude of socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

Drowning just below the surface: New IFRC research reveals magnitude of socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

| Press release

In the race against the pandemic, the poorest, most vulnerable, and marginalized are being left far behind

In the race against the pandemic, the poorest, most vulnerable, and marginalized are being left far behind

| Press release

Actions must speak louder than words: Five asks to achieve equity in vaccine delivery

Actions must speak louder than words: Five asks to achieve equity in vaccine delivery

| Article

In Comoros, young people are at the heart of climate risk reduction

In Comoros, young people are at the heart of climate risk reduction

| Article

Urgent action needed as COVID-19 overwhelms PNG health system

Urgent action needed as COVID-19 overwhelms PNG health system

| Press release

Palau and Cook Islands lead the world on COVID-19 vaccinations

Palau and Cook Islands lead the world on COVID-19 vaccinations

| Press release