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25-02-2016 Iran: National Societies meet to discuss how migrants can keep in touch
23-02-2016 Paul Pogba to present €100,000 cheque to ICRC on behalf of UEFA
22-02-2016 Philippines: Support for people displaced by armed violence in Surigao del Sur
20-02-2016 Colombia: The ICRC clarifies its role in the transport of FARC-EP negotiators
20-02-2016 Ukraine crisis: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of nine conflict-related detainees
19-02-2016 Syria: ICRC alarmed by deteriorating situation in Aleppo region
19-02-2016 Afghanistan: ICRC staff members released in Ghazni
13-02-2016 Philippines: Red Cross extends assistance to people affected by Typhoon Melor
13-02-2016 Yemen: Desperately needed medical supplies reach Taiz
11-02-2016 Yemen: Staggering crisis, insufficient response

Worried about loved ones affected by Cyclone Winston in Fiji?

Worried about loved ones affected by Cyclone Winston in Fiji?

Paul Pogba Skypes with disabled footballers in Afghanistan

Paul Pogba Skypes with disabled footballers in Afghanistan

Syria: ICRC alarmed by deteriorating situation in Aleppo region

Syria: ICRC alarmed by deteriorating situation in Aleppo region

Niger: How we helped the people of Diffa in 2015

Niger: How we helped the people of Diffa in 2015

RT @ICRC: “Behind every aid delivery there are weeks and months of planning.” @PMaurerICRC in #Syria: ow.ly/YJB94 pic.twitter.com/GSCBmE1pIS

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RT @AndersLadekarl: Red Cross NS meeting at @ICRC to strengthen our collaboration to do more and do better @YDaccordICRC pic.twitter.com/o6m9q3gNTO

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@ifrc & @ICRC top #leadership actively collaborating. Ready for future challenges. pic.twitter.com/WdEg7wJfaU

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RT @ICRC: “Behind every aid delivery there are weeks and months of planning.” @PMaurerICRC in #Syria: ow.ly/YJB94 pic.twitter.com/GSCBmE1pIS

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“Behind every aid delivery there are weeks and months of planning.” @PMaurerICRC in #Syria: ow.ly/YJB94 pic.twitter.com/GSCBmE1pIS

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RT @PMaurerICRC: Worrying news from Europe. Stopping #refugees at borders because they have no papers is not in spirit of international law, nor #humanity

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RT @PKrzysiekICRC: Off to #Homs w/@ICRC Pres @PMaurerICRC to talk to people about their lives, needs & hopes. Syrians must come first pic.twitter.com/e0glvuAaFV

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RT @PMaurerICRC: Worrying news from Europe. Stopping #refugees at borders because they have no papers is not in spirit of international law, nor #humanity

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‘Dying for a better life’ – a powerful story on migration and more on #RedCross #RedCrescent magazine rcrcmagazine.org

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Off to #Homs now. People have suffered tremendously. Crucial to listen to their stories. #Syria

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Worrying news from Europe. Stopping #refugees at borders because they have no papers is not in spirit of international law, nor #humanity

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RT @PMaurerICRC: My #Syria diary, day 3. pic.twitter.com/kChboeYeJm

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RT @PMaurerICRC: My #Syria diary, day 3. pic.twitter.com/kChboeYeJm

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RT @PMaurerICRC: My #Syria diary, day 3. pic.twitter.com/kChboeYeJm

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My #Syria diary, day 3. pic.twitter.com/kChboeYeJm

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RT @RaphDFerland: Timeless photo! 50+ snipers ordered to hold fire to allow @ICRC & SARC workers to organize water & health services. twitter.com/ICRC/status/65…

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A doctor's account of her daily life in #Yemen: trying to help patients despite all. #ProtectHealthCare bbc.com/news/world-mid…

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RT @ICRC: More than half the population of #Syria has been forced from their homes: ow.ly/YHJbi #SyriaCrisis pic.twitter.com/gpHvMpzAOn

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More than half the population of #Syria has been forced from their homes: ow.ly/YHJbi #SyriaCrisis pic.twitter.com/gpHvMpzAOn

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I had good meetings in Damascus today. Another step in negotiations to bring more help to more people. #Syria

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