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At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

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Red Cross launches Emergency Appeal for Sudan as deadly flooding leaves thousands homeless

Red Cross launches Emergency Appeal for Sudan as deadly flooding leaves thousands homeless

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Hurricane Dorian anniversary: Thousands supported during a global pandemic and in the midst of hurricane season

Hurricane Dorian anniversary: Thousands supported during a global pandemic and in the midst of hurricane season

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Beirut Explosion: Urgent relief for survivors underway as IFRC appeals for 20 million Swiss francs

Beirut Explosion: Urgent relief for survivors underway as IFRC appeals for 20 million Swiss francs

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Cyclone Amphan: Thousands in need of humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh

Cyclone Amphan: Thousands in need of humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh

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DR Congo: Red Cross calls for “swift and extensive” response to the new Ebola outbreak

DR Congo: Red Cross calls for “swift and extensive” response to the new Ebola outbreak

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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 3.1 billion Swiss francs (3.19 billion US dollars) to curb COVID-19’s spread and assist world’s most vulnerable amid the pandemic

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 3.1 billion Swiss francs (3.19 billion US dollars) to curb COVID-19’s spread and assist world’s most vulnerable amid the pandemic

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Bay of Bengal: Red Cross Red Crescent on the ground bracing for super cyclone Amphan

Bay of Bengal: Red Cross Red Crescent on the ground bracing for super cyclone Amphan

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Pacific Islands: IFRC releases extra funds to support Cyclone Harold response in Vanuatu

Pacific Islands: IFRC releases extra funds to support Cyclone Harold response in Vanuatu

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Pacific Islands: Widespread damage reported as Cyclone Harold hammers Vanuatu and Fiji

Pacific Islands: Widespread damage reported as Cyclone Harold hammers Vanuatu and Fiji

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Mozambique: Thousands remain vulnerable to recurrent disasters one year on from Cyclone Idai

Mozambique: Thousands remain vulnerable to recurrent disasters one year on from Cyclone Idai

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Albania: 32,000 people still homeless three months on from devastating earthquake

Albania: 32,000 people still homeless three months on from devastating earthquake

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