Category - Red Cross

Survey shows devastating impact of hostilities on civilians

staff writers — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:12:56 +0100

War and armed violence is taking an alarming toll on civilians in conflict-affected countries across the globe, according to new findings published by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today.

Give a Red Cross Parcel through the Red Cross

staff writers — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:29:52 +0000

The British Red Cross has launched the ‘Pass the parcel’ campaign to promote an innovative new virtual giving website, which is based on the parcels of essential supplies the Red Cross has delivered to people in need since World War Two.

Colombian president apologises over misuse of Red Cross symbol

staff writers — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:55:36 +0100

Colombian president Alvaro Uribe admits that a Red Cross symbol was worn by a member of the military mission that freed 15 hostages including Ingrid Betancourt from Farc rebels recently.

Every aspect of life in Iraq worsening says Red Cross

staff writers — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:35:37 +0100

Every aspect of life in Iraq is steadily worsening a report by the International Committee (ICRC) of the Red Cross has said today.

Australian agency urges greater disaster preparedness

staff writers — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 15:47:51 +0000

Governments, aid agencies and humanitarian actors must spend twice as much on disaster preparedness activities that could save millions of lives, according to Robert Tickner, CEO of Australian Red Cross.