International cooperation

Published on 15.09.2017.

More than 17 million Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers play an essential role in supporting their communities throughout the world. This volunteer section gives you the basic information about volunteering with Red Cross and Red Crescent and how your contribution will make a difference. Volunteers have been the backbone of our Movement since its …

At the 20th General Assembly, the Tuvalu Red Cross Society was officially admitted as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It is the 190th National Society to be formally recognized by all components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. “This is a special day for …

The 32rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent has been opened today, December 8, in Geneva, Switzerland. Representatives of nearly every government in the world, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, and partner organisations gather together to deliver plans of joint cooperation in order to make the World more human. The International …

On the 5th of December on International Volunteer Day at the IFRC General Assembly, the Global Review on Volunteering will be launched. 2 years 600 staff and volunteers interviewed from 158 countries. The report outlines the trends, challenges and opportunities facing volunteering globally. Did you know? • We have 9 million youth volunteers! • 52 …

At the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland, Red Cross Red Crescent Youth leaders are actively discussing: Youth Engagement for a Better World! Representatives of nearly every government in the world, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement (190 Natioanl Societies, International RCRC Federation, International RCRC Committee), gather together …

Published on 18.01.2017. Two Mexican Red Cross paramedics were killed in Ixtapaluca, Mexico, on 14 January, while carrying out their humanitarian duties in the area. It is imperative that aid workers and emergency and medical services are able to operate safely to ensure that critical assistance can be provided to all communities that rely on …

Published on 20.09.2016. Today we received the shocking news about yesterday’s attack to Syrian Arab Red Crescent humanitarian aid convoy. Around twenty civilians and one SARC staff member were killed, as they were unloading trucks carrying vital humanitarian aid. Much of the aid was destroyed. The attack deprives thousands of civilians of much-needed food and medical …

Published on 05.08.2016. Protecting the dignity and rights of migrants in an irregular situation requires decisive action. With this in mind, National Red Cross Societies in the EU make the following recommendations to the EU and its Member States:   Implement an effective framework for safe and legal migration to the EU so as to …