News, press releases and speeches

22/08/2023

Saving lives at sea: Ocean Viking ship completes its largest ever rescue in the Central Mediterranean

Saving lives at sea: Ocean Viking ship completes its largest ever rescue in the Central Mediterranean

22/08/2023 | Article
19/08/2023

World Humanitarian Day 2023

World Humanitarian Day 2023

19/08/2023 | Article
17/08/2023

Maui fires: Red Cross providing shelter and comfort to victims

Maui fires: Red Cross providing shelter and comfort to victims

17/08/2023 | Article
16/08/2023

Africa hunger crisis: Mothers unite to tackle malnutrition in Mauritania

Africa hunger crisis: Mothers unite to tackle malnutrition in Mauritania

16/08/2023 | Article
15/08/2023

Afghanistan: Intensified support critical amid deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation

Afghanistan: Intensified support critical amid deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation

15/08/2023 | Press release
14/08/2023

Flooding around the world: Red Cross and Red Crescent teams responding

Flooding around the world: Red Cross and Red Crescent teams responding

14/08/2023 | Article
10/08/2023

Climate situation wreaks havoc in Asia Pacific; causing relentless floods, diseases, and life-threatening heat

Climate situation wreaks havoc in Asia Pacific; causing relentless floods, diseases, and life-threatening heat

10/08/2023 | Press release
09/08/2023

Update on the Venezuelan Red Cross

Update on the Venezuelan Red Cross

09/08/2023 | Article
03/08/2023

Türkiye and Syria earthquakes: Six months on, IFRC calls for urgent support to meet immense ongoing needs

Türkiye and Syria earthquakes: Six months on, IFRC calls for urgent support to meet immense ongoing needs

03/08/2023 | Press release
02/08/2023

South Sudan food insecurity: “Holding on to hope the rains will not fail”

South Sudan food insecurity: “Holding on to hope the rains will not fail”

02/08/2023 | Article
28/07/2023

Polish Red Cross runs Poland’s largest ever international rescue exercise to prepare for disasters

Polish Red Cross runs Poland’s largest ever international rescue exercise to prepare for disasters

28/07/2023 | Article
24/07/2023

El Niño: What is it and what does it mean for disasters?

El Niño: What is it and what does it mean for disasters?

24/07/2023 | Article