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01/03/2022 | Press release

Geneva, 1 March 2022 - With the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and neighbouring countries deteriorating rapidly, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) fe...

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Red Cross Red Crescent humanitarian leaders agree on a road map ...

01/03/2022 | Press release

Cairo, 1 March 2022 -The first ever Middle East and North Africa Humanitarian Leadership Conference will conclude today with a set of recommendations to address the increasing humanitarian challenges in the region. The conference, held under th...

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Red Cross providing life-saving assistance for hundreds of thousa...

28/02/2022 | Press release

Budapest/Geneva, 28 February 2022 – The conflict in Ukraine is shaping up to be one of the biggest humanitarian emergencies in Europe for years to come, says the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). As the fight...

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Scientists confirm climate change already contributes to humanita...

28/02/2022 | Press release

Geneva, 28 February 2022 ­– The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) calls for urgent local action and funding, particularly for those most vulnerable, to combat the devastating humanitarian impacts of the climate c...

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Afghanistan: Global support critical as COVID runs rampant

23/02/2022 | Press release

Kuala Lumpur/Kabul/Geneva, 23 February –The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies calls for urgent global support for health and testing services, and vaccinations to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is surging across all a...

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Latest emergencies

Ukraine and impacted countries crisis

Due to the conflict escalation in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of people have left their homes and crossed into neighbouring countries. The Ukrainian Red Cross is helping people affected by the conflict as the security situation allows, providing f...

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28/02/2022

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Ukraine and impacted countries crisis (MDRUA011)

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Madagascar: Tropical storm and cyclone

Torrential rains and widespread flooding in early 2022 severely affected communities across Madagascar. The country was badly hit by Tropical Storm Ana on 23 January followed byCyclone Batsiraion 5 February, affecting hundreds of thousand...

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04/02/2022

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Malawi: Tropical Storm Ana 2022

Tropical Storm Ana lashed the Southern and Central Districts of Malawi from Monday 24 January, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. In a matter of hours communities were being washed out by significant floods. More than 500,000 people are estimated...

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02/02/2022

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Malawi - Tropical Storm Ana (MDRMW015)

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Mozambique: 2021-2022 floods and cyclones

Tropical Cyclone Eloise hit Mozambique on 23 January 2021, bringing devastating winds and extreme rainfall in Beira and surrounding districts. The cyclone caused severe flooding which claimed ten lives and caused massive damage. This Emergency Appeal...

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01/02/2022

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Mozambique, Africa 2021-22 Floods and Cyclones (MDRMZ016)

01/02/2022 | PDF | Emergency Appeal Revision

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Tonga: Volcano and tsunami

On 15 January, a violent eruption occurred at the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’api volcano in Tonga. The volcanocaused a Pacific-wide tsunami, swamping coastlines as far away as Peru, and released a cloud of ash billowing more than 20km high. Many hous...

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23/01/2022

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Tonga - Volcano and Tsunami (MDRTO002)

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Global Plan 2022

The Global Plan 2022 for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which includes:

  1. The IFRC's strategic outlook and an overview of our work in 2022 by strategic priority, enablers and by region
  2. A Federation-wide perspective, including the work of our Reference Centres and certain funding requirements across our network

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