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Flooding in Nigeria: ‘When the floods come again, we will be better prepared.’

Flooding in Nigeria: ‘When the floods come again, we will be better prepared.’

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IFRC mourns the killing of two MDA volunteers confirmed dead

IFRC mourns the killing of two MDA volunteers confirmed dead

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Facing the silent killer: Preparation is key to reduce preventable deaths as Europe braces for heatwaves

Facing the silent killer: Preparation is key to reduce preventable deaths as Europe braces for heatwaves

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Deadly heatwaves in Central America – 35 times more likely because of climate change and four times more likely than in 2000

Deadly heatwaves in Central America – 35 times more likely because of climate change and four times more likely than in 2000

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World Refugee Day: Syrian refugees in Jordan stitch a new life through skills training and education

World Refugee Day: Syrian refugees in Jordan stitch a new life through skills training and education

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Stories of resilience in Türkiye: Rebuilding livelihoods after the earthquakes

Stories of resilience in Türkiye: Rebuilding livelihoods after the earthquakes

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World Refugee Day: Europe’s experience with ‘private hosting’ of Ukrainian Refugees offers a new model for supporting people fleeing conflict and violence

World Refugee Day: Europe’s experience with ‘private hosting’ of Ukrainian Refugees offers a new model for supporting people fleeing conflict and violence

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World Blood Donor Day: He used to ‘run from giving blood’ due to a severe phobia of needles. Now he’s a champion of blood donorship.

World Blood Donor Day: He used to ‘run from giving blood’ due to a severe phobia of needles. Now he’s a champion of blood donorship.

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Hot and dry: The Caribbean island nation of Grenada struggles with drought, heatwaves and fire

Hot and dry: The Caribbean island nation of Grenada struggles with drought, heatwaves and fire

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Deadly floods across Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran – ‘driven by El Nino but likely exacerbated by climate change’ 

Deadly floods across Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran – ‘driven by El Nino but likely exacerbated by climate change’ 

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IFRC appeals for safe access to address growing needs of Sudanese refugees at Ethiopia-Sudan border

IFRC appeals for safe access to address growing needs of Sudanese refugees at Ethiopia-Sudan border

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Statement by IFRC President Kate Forbes to the International Conference on the Humanitarian Response for Gaza

Statement by IFRC President Kate Forbes to the International Conference on the Humanitarian Response for Gaza

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