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10,000 Red Cross volunteers take part in Europe’s largest annual volunteer gathering

10,000 Red Cross volunteers take part in Europe’s largest annual volunteer gathering

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Red Cross warns of rising needs as number of people migrating through the Balkans increases

Red Cross warns of rising needs as number of people migrating through the Balkans increases

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IFRC President Statement: "Any political decision that puts peoples’ lives at risk is unacceptable"

IFRC President Statement: "Any political decision that puts peoples’ lives at risk is unacceptable"

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Guatemala volcano disaster: “We should not underestimate the scale of this disaster”

Guatemala volcano disaster: “We should not underestimate the scale of this disaster”

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IFRC President Statement: “The massacre in the Mediterranean Sea continues”

IFRC President Statement: “The massacre in the Mediterranean Sea continues”

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In wake of Gaza violence, IFRC President praises courage of Red Crescent volunteers, highlights humanitarian needs

In wake of Gaza violence, IFRC President praises courage of Red Crescent volunteers, highlights humanitarian needs

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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2018

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2018

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European humanitarian summit closes with commitments on migration, increasing diversity among volunteers

European humanitarian summit closes with commitments on migration, increasing diversity among volunteers

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Amidst escalating crises, Middle East humanitarian leaders meet to chart new course

Amidst escalating crises, Middle East humanitarian leaders meet to chart new course

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“It’s not a choice between security and dignity” – IFRC President on suffering of migrants in Niger

“It’s not a choice between security and dignity” – IFRC President on suffering of migrants in Niger

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IFRC President Statement: Reaction to UN Secretary General’s Report “Making Migration Work for All”

IFRC President Statement: Reaction to UN Secretary General’s Report “Making Migration Work for All”

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IFRC President renews call for Syrian Arab Red Crescent access to besieged areas and scale-up of humanitarian relief in Syria

IFRC President renews call for Syrian Arab Red Crescent access to besieged areas and scale-up of humanitarian relief in Syria

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