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Typhoons in the Philippines: In support of the government-led response efforts to Typhoons Goni and Vamco, the UN and humanitarian partners in the Philippines released today a revised Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) plan.

The eleventh Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially ended.

Typhoon “Ulysses” (international name “Vamco”) has made its third landfall in the vicinity of General Nakar, Quezon at 1:40 A.M. on November 12, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…

Hurricane Eta - the Red Cross is supporting thousands of people affected by the heavy rains and floods caused by now-Tropical Storm Eta. The devastating storm has claimed more than 50 lives, forced the evacuation of thousands of people, and…

Equatoria (South Sudan) - Months of conflict followed by torrential rains have created a deepening humanitarian crisis in which communities now face a heightened risk of hunger, malnutrition and disease in South Sudan’s Central, Western and…

The Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have today condemned the death of a Red Crescent volunteer who was providing humanitarian assistance in the town of Barda,…

ICRC summits visiting Rome by the Italian Red Cross. ICRC President Peter Maurer, accompanied by ICRC President Francesco Rocca, visited the national headquarters.

The Guatemalan and Honduran Red Cross Societies are providing assistance and care to hundreds of migrants who have crossed the border from Honduras to Guatemala.

The International Committee of Red Cross (CICR) issued an interview with a French anesthesiologist who was inspired by medical missions in conflict countries. We wish to report the story of Nathalie, who treasured these adventures to spread…

Today the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) published an analysis on the populations affected by climate change. Floods, droughts and hurricanes put on their knees many regions worldwide.