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DR Congo: The population of Goma flees a volcano’s menace as a major humanitarian crisis looms

… food shortages in the days to come. Prevent family separation In just 48 hours, nearly 550 … adapting their response in order to continue restoring family links, to support health centers in the most …

News release

South Sudan photos: If you had three minutes, who would you call?

… she has nobody to help her. She asked her family to send clothes and money. “Because of … loved ones, the Red Cross has expanded its 'Restoring family links' (RFL) activities in the country. The …

ICRC Archives

… This work plays a crucial role in restoring family links and facilitating the exchange of news …

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 Geneva, ICRC headquarters. Current archives. Thierry Gassmann/ICRC

Nigeria: Facts and figures, September 2015

… in camps for displaced people in Maiduguri Restoring family links The situation of people displaced by …

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Missing migrants: Forensic experts from the Asia-Pacific region emphasize information-sharing

… have been working on programmes like the Restoring Family Links (RFL) to reunite those who are missing, …

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Ethiopia: Communities in Tigray hit hard by growing food and fuel prices

… their reserves and savings are exhausted. Restoring normal commercial activity and supply … phone calls or written messages to restore family links and to help individuals dispersed in and …

News release

Migration: Our work in Africa

… activities are focused on using our Family Links network to restore contact between … move within the continent. Using our Restoring Family Links network to help migrants …

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South Sudan: “Snapshot book” helps children find loved ones

… other people but get separated from family. The ICRC takes photos of people … Uganda Red Cross. Similar efforts to restore family links are taking place in Uganda, where 256 …

News release

The unforgettable sound of thunder

… I was able to get in contact with some family members. My brother was the most scared … by the Tonga Red Cross under their program "Restoring Family Links" which is funded and supported by the …

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We help people affected by armed conflict

… that helps refugees get back in touch with family members from whom they have become … with training and support for prison staff. Restoring family links If detainees lose contact with their …

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An ICRC employee talks to a child during a distribution of essential household items.

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