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Water: A key element for stability and health in communities facing an insecure and changing world

Water: A key element for stability and health in communities facing an insecure and changing world

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IFRC announces CHF 40 million appeal as Africa faces surge in mpox cases

IFRC announces CHF 40 million appeal as Africa faces surge in mpox cases

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World Humanitarian Day 2024: The time is now to #ActforHumanity and #ProtectHumanity

World Humanitarian Day 2024: The time is now to #ActforHumanity and #ProtectHumanity

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World Humanitarian Day: IFRC to Host ‘Stand in Solidarity’ Event and launch ‘#ProtectHumanity’ campaign

World Humanitarian Day: IFRC to Host ‘Stand in Solidarity’ Event and launch ‘#ProtectHumanity’ campaign

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Mpox in DRC: 'I have no choice but to go and try to save lives,' explains Red Cross volunteer

Mpox in DRC: 'I have no choice but to go and try to save lives,' explains Red Cross volunteer

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IFRC scales up mpox response in Africa as global health emergency declared

IFRC scales up mpox response in Africa as global health emergency declared

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‘We will be there for them’: In communities most vulnerable to storms, volunteers rise to the challenge

‘We will be there for them’: In communities most vulnerable to storms, volunteers rise to the challenge

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Mpox Outbreak: IFRC network scales-up preparedness and response across Africa

Mpox Outbreak: IFRC network scales-up preparedness and response across Africa

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Behind the scenes: With climate-change worsening a range of simultaneous challenges, how can humanitarians keep up while also preparing for the next crisis?

Behind the scenes: With climate-change worsening a range of simultaneous challenges, how can humanitarians keep up while also preparing for the next crisis?

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Monsoon batters Myanmar, causing mass flooding – IFRC releases disaster funds

Monsoon batters Myanmar, causing mass flooding – IFRC releases disaster funds

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International Youth Day: Kenyan school kids sing, act and dance in vibrant epidemic preparedness competition

International Youth Day: Kenyan school kids sing, act and dance in vibrant epidemic preparedness competition

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IFRC mourns the tragic loss of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer during flood rescue efforts

IFRC mourns the tragic loss of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer during flood rescue efforts

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