Manila/Geneva, 14 November 2018 – Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders from across Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East committed today to ensuring women make up at least 50 percent of elected and appointed leadership positions...
Read MoreThe Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has announced a significant expansion of Red Cross response and recovery efforts in the wake of two major disasters.
Read MoreRed Cross and Red Crescent leaders from 51 countries across Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East will meet in Manila from 11 to 14 November to address some of the most pressing humanitarian challenges in the region.
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On 30 October 2018, Typhoon Yutu (locally known as Rosita), descended in the Philippines, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain in areas already affected by Typhoon Mangkhut, which struck Northern Luzon and destroyed thousands of homes, crops and infrastructure just over a month ago.
Read MoreThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian network and is guided by seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.
