I am deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

The recent hostilities in Rafah exacerbate an already dire situation. This has created many impediments for the aid to flow through the Rafah border crossing is making the situation more

Listen to Nebal Farsakh, who joined IFRC's weekly 'X Space' to provide updates on:

📦 The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, especially Rafah Governorate.
🚛 The urgent need to reopen Gaza's crossings to allow essential supplies and aid.
❌ The challenges faced by

The IFRC confirms, with great sadness, the killing of Fadul Daw El-Bait Abdallah, a volunteer with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.

We extend our deepest condolences to Fadul’s family & colleagues.

Humanitarian workers must be respected and protected under all circumstances.

On behalf of IFRC, I express our profound sadness on the killing of Fadul Daw El-Bait Abdallah, a volunteer with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.

I send my deepest condolences to Fadul's family and our colleagues at the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.

According to reports,

The IFRC is scaling up an emergency response to deal with the latest series of deadly floods in #Afghanistan which have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation.

“The level of suffering is already beyond words' Necephor Mghendi.
Info: mediaIFRC.org

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Across South Asia, heatwaves have become about 45 more likely & almost a full degree Celsius hotter because of climate change, according to a report release by World Weather Attribution.

In coming years World Weather Attribution finds that heatwaves in Asia will become even more severe and frequent.

Human-caused climate crisis brought soaring temperatures across Asia, from Gaza to Delhi to Manila.

Dr Carolina Pereira Marghidan, a heat risk consultant at the Climate Centre, said: “The heat really compounded an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with displaced populations having

A very sad news from United Nations.

On behalf of the IFRC, I send my deepest condolences to those who lost their loved one and wish full recovery to the injured.

My thoughts and solidarity go to our United Nations colleagues.

I reiterate my call: Humanitarians and civilians must be

The floods that started in April intensified this weekend affecting Northeastern #Afghanistan . Our teams on the ground through افغاني سره میاشت dispatched rapid assessment teams to Baghlan, with partners deploying mobile health teams, hot meals, and tents. Spokesperson available.

'Neutrality is, as it must be, our guiding star.'

ICYMI: World Red Cross/Crescent Day was last week, and to mark the occassion @IFRC Secretary General & CEO Jagan Chapagain wrote a piece for HPN on why neutrality matters for humanity. Read it in full: buff.ly/4aejyYr

The @IFRC launched an emergency appeal to scale up humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Brazilian Red Cross provides first aid, health, and psychological support.

Info: mediaIFRC.org

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'Lecturing won’t work; real community engagement and accountability should.

Red Cross members will listen carefully to people’s opinions and will collaboratively design ways to build acceptance of why vaccines are so important.

Building and sustaining trust within communities

“The reality is that we have guiding principles, and these principles are most of the time the difference between life or death for our volunteers who are on the front line.”

As the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement celebrated its humanitarian principles on 8 May,

In a polarized world, communication guided by neutrality and humanitarian principles is a continuous challenge.

I deeply feel the responsibility to bring the IFRC voice in the media. Also, I feel privileged to tell stories of the amazing Red Cross Red Crescent teams, always

The IFRC is deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

The recent escalation of hostilities in #Rafah is increasing the suffering of people and hampering the entrance of humanitarian aid through the Rafah border crossing.

Why neutrality matters for humanity?

I’m turning the focus to neutrality on this World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It's one of our fundamental principles and our guiding star.

My opinion piece with HPN on what neutrality is, what it is not - and why it's so crucial.

‘Something is missing’: Speaking for the Red Cross in a polarised world dlvr.it/T6ZL0l

I am deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in Rafah, putting many lives at risk.

The Rafah border crossing serves as a vital lifeline, and any threat to its operations will hamper the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid into Gaza.

With over a million people,

Tommaso Della Longa Tommaso Della Longa, spokesman for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies told Anadolu that safe and unhindered access is needed in all parts of the Gaza Strip.

'The situation is really deteriorating'.

International Federation of Red Cross spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa says 'hundreds of thousands of people are fearing what's next' as the IDF captures the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing.

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