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Humanity faces ‘polycrisis’ shaped by climate, urbanization, weakened multilateralism

Humanity faces ‘polycrisis’ shaped by climate, urbanization, weakened multilateralism

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Ready for the rains: Philippine Red Cross scales up emergency preparedness ahead of typhoon season

Ready for the rains: Philippine Red Cross scales up emergency preparedness ahead of typhoon season

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IFRC and Takeda initiate ‘United Against Dengue’ alliance to combat escalating threat of dengue

IFRC and Takeda initiate ‘United Against Dengue’ alliance to combat escalating threat of dengue

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Stronger, faster, safer: epidemic preparedness success stories from the Programmatic Partnership

Stronger, faster, safer: epidemic preparedness success stories from the Programmatic Partnership

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World Environment Day: In wake of oil spill, Ecuadorian Red Cross helps keep communities healthy, providing water and awareness about how to conserve and protect precious water supplies

World Environment Day: In wake of oil spill, Ecuadorian Red Cross helps keep communities healthy, providing water and awareness about how to conserve and protect precious water supplies

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IFRC: In a climate of shrinking funds and increasing risk, it’s time to shift priorities and get ahead of disasters

IFRC: In a climate of shrinking funds and increasing risk, it’s time to shift priorities and get ahead of disasters

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‘Now we know what to do’: Boosting local flood preparedness in Zimbabwe

‘Now we know what to do’: Boosting local flood preparedness in Zimbabwe

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Heat Action Day 2025: As heatwaves become more extreme, knowledge saves lives

Heat Action Day 2025: As heatwaves become more extreme, knowledge saves lives

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Heat Action Day June 2: How the Iraqi Red Crescent helps communities brave the heat and stay safe from rising climate threats

Heat Action Day June 2: How the Iraqi Red Crescent helps communities brave the heat and stay safe from rising climate threats

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World Hunger Day: Drought driving hunger and desperation in the Horn of Africa

World Hunger Day: Drought driving hunger and desperation in the Horn of Africa

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As climate change in Africa forces more people from their homes, a new IFRC report says people can — and must — have more and better choices when it comes to their future

As climate change in Africa forces more people from their homes, a new IFRC report says people can — and must — have more and better choices when it comes to their future

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Overcoming barriers: Red Cross language classes help displaced Ukrainians open doors to a new life

Overcoming barriers: Red Cross language classes help displaced Ukrainians open doors to a new life

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