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      Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response
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Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake

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02-09-2025
Earthquake Afghanistan ICRC Respond

Philippines: “The Book of Memories” book and exhibit launch

News release
26-08-2025
Book of Memories cover

Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability

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22-08-2025
Woman in Dulay Philippines
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China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony

Article
12-09-2025
2025年南丁格尔颁奖典礼

Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response

Article
08-09-2025
A man wearing a Red Crescent emblem points towards an excavator off a dirt road on a steep hillside in a mountainous area of Afghanistan, following the earthquake.

Youth Think Tank Salon|Humanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted Crises

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03-09-2025
人道行动与发展融资

Afghanistan: ICRC responds to deadly earthquake

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02-09-2025
Urgent Earthquake in Afghanistan ICRC response

Myanmar: Restoring hope to families of the missing

Article
29-08-2025
Safe Return Home Programme in Myanmar
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Hiro Yabusaki, head of Cotabato subdelegation, speaks with conflict-affected indigenous people in Datu Hoffer, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
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Philippines: Committed to serve humanity

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