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This IFRC-DREF allocation will support the Armenian Red Cross Society in providing emergency shelter, cash aid for, essential items, & critical health/MHPSS services of up to 850 people affected by a powerful gas explosion in Chambarak. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!

Around 15,000 returnees from Iran entering Afghanistan daily, in dire conditions, often with no belongings. Yesterday 30,000 returnees just in one day. Needs are; Safe drinking water, hot meals, shelter, health services and WASH. Funding remains alarming low. IFRC Asia Pacific

Honored to join the GA plenary for the UN Charter’s 80th anniversary — its vision is more vital than ever. As we also mark 60 years of our fundamental principles this year, both continue to guide our work. I urge states to recommit to peace and dialogue — our only path forward.

Across Europe, many regions are facing record-breaking temperatures and severe heatwaves. Here's how our @IFRC network teams are helping people stay safe as heatwaves sweep through the region. Together, we can #BeatTheHeat.

The heatwave sweeping Europe is putting lives at risk, especially of older and homeless people, outdoor workers and those in fire-prone areas. Red Cross & Red Crescent volunteers are supporting communities with health advice, food, water, and first aid. Stay cool. Stay safe.⛱️

Battling wildfires all night long 🔥 Since last night, the volunteers of the Hellenic Red Cross have been supporting firefighters and communities on the island of Chios raged by wildfires. Thank you for being by the side of people in need 🙏

“This is just the beginning.” Heatwaves are getting deadlier. Wildfires more intense. And the most vulnerable are least prepared. We must act now — because when we prepare better, we save lives. 🔗 ifrc.org/press-release/…

Suffering from this heat, you're not alone. Wildfires are raging in Greece, Türkiye & other parts of Europe as a deadly heatwave is gripping the continent. The @IFRC network has mobilized to support emergency responders & vulnerable communities. 👉 bit.ly/4lj0YVy

Press release Friday: IFRC Europe says #RedCross #RedCrescent effort on #heatwave & #wildfires 'part of broader #humanitarian response to the #climatecrisis' on the continent, (pictured, Türk Kızılay volunteers assisting firefighters) - bit.ly/44go5tT

As more intense heatwaves 🥵are now a reality, civil society, governments, private sector and academia will need to increase #preparedness. If we do that together, results are likely to be way more effective. A glimpse of the challenges and the work of Turkish Türk Kızılay International 👇

The IFRC is calling for support to respond to a massive surge in people returning to Afghanistan from Iran, with over 1.2 million crossing the border already this year. Our appeal is underfunded & without more help, افغاني سره میاشت may have to scale back. bit.ly/44yVGxV

A severe heatwave continues to sizzle Greece exacerbating wildfires. Look at what is happening just outside of Athens. Fire has come dangerously close to houses forcing hundreds to evacuate. Around the clock, Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός - Hellenic Red Cross volunteers are out there supporting the communities 🙏

It is due time to increase local Red Cross Red Crescent preparedness - it works, and countries/cities have to get ready for more extreme climate events. 👇🏻🥵🔥

We stand in solidarity with our colleagues from ICRC and Palestine Red Crescent following the recent incident in Gaza, when an ICRC staff member and a PRCS volunteer were injured during a coordinated rescue mission. Both were traveling in clearly marked vehicles bearing

Un grand merci à la France 🇫🇷 France ONU Genève 🇫🇷🇺🇳 pour son engagement indéfectible en faveur des principes humanitaires. Ce fut un honneur de m’entretenir avec vous Mme l’Ambassadrice @celinejurgensen lors de votre visite à la FICR. Ensemble, continuons à renforcer notre action au

Extreme temperatures across Europe contribute to intensified wildfires. From Türkiye and Greece to France and Norway, our @IFRC network teams mobilize to support responders battling fires. They are providing first aid and delivering water, food, and other essential items to

We must be there for our children when it matters most. In crises, they see, feel and carry more than we often realize. Providing them with psychological first aid can make a difference. Learn how to do it with our online course shorturl.at/Dntrf supported via #EU4Health

🌊 Major Earthquake & Tsunami Alert in East Asia 🌏 A powerful M8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, triggering tsunami waves across Japan’s Pacific coastline. Waves up to 1.3 meters have been observed, with Sendai Airport now closed and evacuations underway across

The 8.8 magnitude earthquake which struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific is a good example of how effective early warning systems can be.   Thanks to well-coordinated early warning systems, people who could

To Switzerland - the Republic and Canton of Geneva, I want to offer heartfelt thank you on Swiss National Day: For humanitarian missions to launch . . . For hope to reach those who need it most . . . Geneva is not just our workplace. It is where global challenges meet shared