Red Cross Red Crescent Movement: Partners in humanity
The Movement is an incredible force, especially when delivering aid to the most vulnerable people trapped in war. Increasingly, the ICRC and National Societies pool their resources to meet the …
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Our principles in action
On World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we launch a global conversation celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's adoption of the Fundamental …
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Call for respect of the Fundamental Principles
By Tadateru Konoé, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Neutral and impartial …
“Our Principles in Action” – 8 May World Red Cross Red Crescent Day
The 8 May is the World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. On this occasion, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launches a global conversation celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the …
“Our Principles in Action” – 8 May World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is held annually on 8 May. This year, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launches a global conversation celebrating the 50th Anniversary of …
Exhibition in Lebanon: The voices behind the pictures
In April 2015, the ICRC and the Lebanese Red Cross organized a special photo exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of the start of the civil war in Lebanon. The exhibition featured photographs from …
South Sudan's 'Facebook' for missing people
This page regroups ICRC and BBC coverage of our new 'snapshot' initiative to reunite families caught up in the violence in South Sudan. Watch BBC video coverage and read web story on our work to …
Australia: Unity in action
Australian Red Cross delegate Dr Debra Blackmore recently returned home to Australia after 14 months working as deputy health coordinator with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in …
Nigeria: Aid reaches hundreds found in Sambisa Forest
07-05-2015 Abuja/Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Nigerian Red Cross have delivered aid to a group of 275 people, mainly women and children, who had been …
Syria: More access needed as situation deteriorates
The ICRC's director of operations, Dominik Stillhart, has said the humanitarian situation in Syria has deteriorated sharply during the past few weeks and the need for food, water and medical supplies …
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