Disaster risk management policy
Disasters can have devastating impacts on individuals and communities. The frequency, complexity and severity of impacts are likely to increase in the future due to factors such as climate change, displacement, conflict, rapid and unplanned urbanization, technological hazards and public health emergencies.
This policy covers our approach to all kinds of disasters, in all contexts, including fragile, protracted and conflict situations, in both urban and rural areas. It promotes integrated approaches so that all stages of the disaster risk management continuum are considered together in a coherent way, replacing the previous IFRC policies on Disaster Preparedness (1999), Emergency Response (1997), Post-emergency Rehabilitation (1999) and Linking Relief, Rehabilitation and Development (2001).
The Cost of Doing Nothing
The Cost of Doing Nothingpresents an analysis showing that if no urgent action is taken now, the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance annually due to the climate crisis could double by 2050. Similarly, financial costs could balloon to 20 billion US dollars per year.
In contrast with this pessimistic scenario, the report also shows that, if appropriate climate adaptation measures are taken now, these figures could also stabilize, and even drop. By investing in climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction—building up resilience in communities, countries and regions at risk—and by improving early warning and anticipatory humanitarian action, the world can avoid a future marked by escalating suffering and ballooning response costs.
Framework for Climate Action Towards 2020
This framework sets out how we intend to keep pace with the changing operational, scientific and policy landscapes on climate, defining a stronger role for the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement both through programmes in the field and advocacy in the corridors of power.
Fundamental Principles Brochure
This brochure provides an overview of the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It explains why we need the Fundamental Principles, how they came about and the challenges our Movementfaces in putting them into practice.
YABC: Change yourself and act
This brochure offers an overview of the IFRC's long-standing Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change (YABC) project and how it supports the promotion of a culture of non-violence and peace around the world.
National Society Development Framework
The purpose of this framework is to capture the basic principles of National Society development. It is intended to guide leaders from National Societies responsible for making decisions that will affect the futures of their organizations. It is relevant to National Societies operating in resource-rich as well as resource-poor environments.
This framework is available in English, Arabic, French and Spanish below and in Russian here.
It can be read alongside the National Society Development Compact.
Locked down and left out? Why access to basic services for migrants is critical to our COVID-19 response and recovery
This report by theRed Cross Red Crescent Global Migration Lab builds on existing research on the impacts of COVID-19 on migrants by providing further insights into common barriers to accessing basic services across a range of migration contexts – including for undocumented or irregular migrants, people seeking asylum and refugees, indigenous migrants, migrants in transit, migrants on temporary visas or residency permits, returning migrants and those left stranded due to the pandemic. It also explores the extent to which migrants are being included in COVID-19 vaccination policies and plans globally.
Find out more about our worksupporting people on the moveand responding to COVID-19.
Movement Call for Action on the Humanitarian Needs of Vulnerable Migrants
This Call for Action was agreed by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement at the 2017 Council of Delegates due to concern for the suffering that we witness among vulnerable migrantsaround the world.
Learn more about the IFRC's work supporting people on the move.
Advocating for NCD care in humanitarian settings
Civil society – including researchers, NGOs, the private sector and local communities – has a significant role to play in improving understanding and increasing action on Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in humanitarian settings.
This document is the outcome of a Bootcamp, held in June 2018, that brought together young professionals and civil society experts to inspire advocacy action on the challenge of NCDs in humanitarian settings.
Kenya: Epidemic preparedness and response
A country two-pager from the IFRC's Community Epidemic an Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3), funded by USAID, about activities in Kenya.
Guinea: Epidemic preparedness and response
A country two-pager from the IFRC's Community Epidemic an Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3), funded by USAID, about activities in Guinea.
Wildfires: Key Messages
Key hazard-specific messages for individuals and communities on how to prepare for, and stay safe during, wildfires.
Hailstorms: Key Messages
Key hazard-specific messages for individuals and communities on how to prepare for, and stay safe during, hailstorms.
Cyclones: Key Messages
Key hazard-specific messages for individuals and communities on how to prepare for, and stay safe during, cyclones.
Landslides: Key Messages
Key hazard-specific messages for individuals and communities on how to prepare for, and stay safe during, landslides.