Welcome to IFRC, Assistant Secretary Almojuela DFA Philippines 🇵🇭. We discussed the upcoming #RedCross #RedCrescent International Conference, our work with Philippine Red Cross, and important collaboration and advocacy around the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters and draft articles.

Pleased to welcome Dr Rokeya Sultana, Bangladesh State Minister of Health and Family Welfare, to the IFRC. Excellent discussion on our collaboration and the work of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and IFRC addressing cholera, preparedness and response, maternal and child health, and climate and health.

I am attending the global forum for vaccine sovereignty and innovation in Paris. #forourfuture Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has played a central role in getting a billion vaccine to children. Despite this milestone, 14 million children did not receive any vaccinations in 2022, many of whom live in

I am deeply saddened by the tragic killing of Lior Roduoif and Dolec Yehud, two volunteers from Magen David Adom Magen David Adom, while on duty following the 7 October attacks. On behalf of @IFRC, I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, loved ones, and colleagues at

12 months. 19 major humanitarian disasters. 160 medium and small scale crises. The principled local action of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was needed more than ever in 2023. This was a terrible year for communities at risk. This is the IFRC network: as

For forgotten crises, the crises that do not make it to the headlines - the IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund IFRC-DREF is the most efficient way to secure international funding for localized response. In June, the IFRC-DREF allocated a total of CHF 5,088,855 million to

Just back from an important visit to #Afghanistan. I met wonderful colleagues throughout and discussed our strategy and plans to meet constantly growing humanitarian needs and expand our reach. Our commitment is unwavering and we are grateful to partners for their support. IFRC

Thank you Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield for the important discussion on the humanitarian challenges of our time and the critical role the IFRC plays in delivering assistance to those who need it most.

I’m grateful for the warm welcome by الهلال الأحمر القطري SG فيصل محمد العمادي and team during our visit to Qatar. We had a great discussion on areas of collaboration and latest IFRC developments in different contexts. It was a productive visit to #Doha, an important humanitarian diplomacy hub.

Today I met with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies President Kate Forbes to share U.S. gratitude for the IFRC teams selflessly responding to high-risk disasters & emergencies-and condolences for their colleagues lost in Sudan, Gaza, & Israel.

The @IFRC joins the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Africa CDC in expressing profound concern over the recent evolution of the MPOX outbreak across the African Continent. While governments across Africa are taking steps to control potential or ongoing outbreaks,

“Every humanitarian death makes our ability to respond that much harder,” writes Kate Forbes. Read: nyti.ms/3yWgXpz

The @IFRC is appalled by the deaths of the hostages in Gaza and sends its deepest condolences to their families. We continue to call on the immediate and unconditional release of all the hostages. This suffering must stop now.

One year on since the earthquake, the Moroccan Red Crescent (Croissant Rouge Marocain-Marrakech) continues its support, focusing on access to clean water, sanitation, and helping families rebuild alongside government efforts.❣️

The risks faced by humanitarian workers are escalating. 2024 is shaping up to be the deadliest year for aid workers globally. Yet, as I highlighted in my recent interview with the The Guardian, the world is simply not noticing. #ProtectHumanity bit.ly/3ZdvNmt

Inspiring discussions today with India’s Minister of Health and Family Welfare Sri Jagat Prakash Nadda ji in New Delhi. We discussed further capitalising the growing strength and innovation from India for the global good in humanitarian field. I thank the Minister for his support to the

One tragedy after another. I am deeply saddened by this devastating news from ICRC. On behalf of the IFRC, I extend our deepest condolences for these heartbreaking losses and wish full recovery to the wounded. We stand in full solidarity with our ICRC colleagues. Once

Progress in preventing maternal deaths is stagnating, especially in humanitarian crisis settings. Dr. Petra Khoury, Dr. Sanjana Bhardwaj, and Dr. Kelle Moley uncover key actions to address the situation: bit.ly/4e1p5Ex #Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals IFRC Gates Foundation

As I wrap up my official visit to Bhutan, I express my gratitude to Their Majesties the King and Queen for the royal audience, for a very inspiring and thoughtful discussion, for their patronage to Bhutan Red Cross and for their support to the IFRC . The discussions focused on

Today in NY I joined Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de la RDC Save the Children US IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 UNICEF on behalf of IFRC & Croix-Rouge/RDC staff and volunteers. With compounding crises affecting so many including #mpox we must galvanize international support and address forgotten crises. #UNGA79