Women in Science: Agents of ChangeWomen have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, but are still under-represented in science…Feb 11, 2022Feb 11, 2022
Older adults amid the pandemicThey are vital to families and communities, with specific needs and invaluable experience. The Red Cross Red Crescent network is assisting…Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021
Red Cross volunteers on the move for indigenous communities affected by COVID-19In the Americas region, only 1.8% of the total investment in health is allocated to mental health, according to the WHO. This gap is…Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021
Hope restored: Red Cross helps thousands across Caribbean through COVID-19 livelihood recovery…After 20 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the socioeconomic consequences of the virus have added to the devastating loss of lives and the…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
Tackling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancyAddressing misinformation is a shared responsibility. In Europe, the Red Cross Red Crescent network is looking into people’s concerns and…Nov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021
Saving lives in silent disastersDeadly heatwaves, floods, drought, mass population movements across borders… Every year, a wide range of emergencies strike countries…Oct 18, 2021Oct 18, 2021
Mental health in COVID-19 timesRed Cross and Red Crescent teams continue providing psychosocial support to people struggling with grief, loneliness and stress in Europe —…Oct 10, 2021Oct 10, 2021
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 in prisonsAcross Ireland, nearly 200 inmates are volunteering with the Red Cross to keep the virus at bay, promote healthy environments and increase…Sep 28, 2021Sep 28, 2021
COVID-19, drought and population movement: Thousands of Red Crescent volunteers at the frontline50,228 new cases. A month ago, Iran recorded the highest number of COVID-19 infections in one day. Volunteers are sparing no effort to…Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Life-saving work in Palestine continues, more flexible funding needed | IFRCPalestine Red Crescent continues to be the primary provider of emergency medical services in Palestine as the confrontations go on.Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021