Press releases

22/09/2023

SOS MEDITERRANEE and IFRC alerts the Mediterranean deadly as ever as Pope Francis arrives in Marseille to commemorate lives lost at sea

SOS MEDITERRANEE and IFRC alerts the Mediterranean deadly as ever as Pope Francis arrives in Marseille to commemorate lives lost at sea

22/09/2023 | Press release
22/09/2023

“From satellites to sandbags”: Putting water at the heart of climate action.

“From satellites to sandbags”: Putting water at the heart of climate action.

22/09/2023 | Press release
20/09/2023

At Climate Ambition Summit, UN agencies and IFRC kickstart major initiative towards realizing Early Warnings for All by 2027

At Climate Ambition Summit, UN agencies and IFRC kickstart major initiative towards realizing Early Warnings for All by 2027

20/09/2023 | Press release
19/09/2023

Libya floods: Climate change made catastrophe ‘far more likely’

Libya floods: Climate change made catastrophe ‘far more likely’

19/09/2023 | Press release
19/09/2023

Morocco earthquake: IFRC intensifies relief operations amid upcoming rains and risk of landslides

Morocco earthquake: IFRC intensifies relief operations amid upcoming rains and risk of landslides

19/09/2023 | Press release
18/09/2023

IFRC, Republic of Korea National Red Cross and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sign a landmark agreement to strengthen humanitarian efforts

IFRC, Republic of Korea National Red Cross and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sign a landmark agreement to strengthen humanitarian efforts

18/09/2023 | Press release
16/09/2023

Dead bodies from natural disasters and conflict do not generally pose health risks, Red Cross and WHO say

Dead bodies from natural disasters and conflict do not generally pose health risks, Red Cross and WHO say

16/09/2023 | Press release
13/09/2023

Libya floods: IFRC announces CHF 10 million appeal for urgent relief efforts

Libya floods: IFRC announces CHF 10 million appeal for urgent relief efforts

13/09/2023 | Press release
12/09/2023

Morocco earthquake: IFRC launches CHF 100 million emergency appeal to scale up relief efforts 

Morocco earthquake: IFRC launches CHF 100 million emergency appeal to scale up relief efforts 

12/09/2023 | Press release
06/09/2023

IFRC launches groundbreaking financial mechanism to transform disaster response

IFRC launches groundbreaking financial mechanism to transform disaster response

06/09/2023 | Press release
01/09/2023

Rebuilding after 2022 Pakistan floods: IFRC reiterates continued need for support

Rebuilding after 2022 Pakistan floods: IFRC reiterates continued need for support

01/09/2023 | Press release
24/08/2023

Cox’s Bazar: the IFRC calls for global support and durable solutions to address pressing needs

Cox’s Bazar: the IFRC calls for global support and durable solutions to address pressing needs

24/08/2023 | Press release