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Joint statement issued 22 October 2024 by IFRC President Kate Forbes and Secretary General Jagan Chapagain at the IFRC General Assembly.

Joint statement issued 22 October 2024 by IFRC President Kate Forbes and Secretary General Jagan Chapagain at the IFRC General Assembly.

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From Geneva, with love: Red Cross Red Crescent meetings kick off with call to protect humanitarian workers and to put young volunteers in the driver’s seat

From Geneva, with love: Red Cross Red Crescent meetings kick off with call to protect humanitarian workers and to put young volunteers in the driver’s seat

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States must address the humanitarian impact of biodiversity loss by reducing disaster risk and strengthening resilience

States must address the humanitarian impact of biodiversity loss by reducing disaster risk and strengthening resilience

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IFRC calls for local level investment to scale up early warning systems in disaster response

IFRC calls for local level investment to scale up early warning systems in disaster response

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IFRC and Asian Disaster Preparedness Center strengthen partnership to boost disaster resilience across Asia

IFRC and Asian Disaster Preparedness Center strengthen partnership to boost disaster resilience across Asia

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Afghanistan: Child malnutrition amidst economic hardship and climate disasters

Afghanistan: Child malnutrition amidst economic hardship and climate disasters

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Behind the scenes: ‘The new normal’ means the job of getting ready for disaster never ends

Behind the scenes: ‘The new normal’ means the job of getting ready for disaster never ends

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Paraguay: Technology, education and trust in disaster preparedness

Paraguay: Technology, education and trust in disaster preparedness

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World Mental Health Day: A day with serious meaning for humanitarian workers

World Mental Health Day: A day with serious meaning for humanitarian workers

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Disaster Risk Reduction Day: Preparing for the future, today

Disaster Risk Reduction Day: Preparing for the future, today

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World Mental Health Day: What does mental health at work mean when your work is helping people in a conflict zone?

World Mental Health Day: What does mental health at work mean when your work is helping people in a conflict zone?

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World Mental Health Day: By helping others, a young volunteer learned how to help herself

World Mental Health Day: By helping others, a young volunteer learned how to help herself

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