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ReportRed Cross EU Office Annual Report 2023
The Annual Report 2023 showcases our different activities to heighten Red Cross influence on EU policy, to increase EU resources for our domestic and international work, and to serve our members on EU-related issues.Download pdf -
ReportActions to tackle child poverty: promoting key services in support of the European Child Guarantee
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU Member States to ensure the successful implementation of the European Child GuaranteeDownload pdf -
RecommendationSafe pathways to international protection in the EU
Recommendations to the EU and Member States to ensure that access to safe pathways to Europe is facilitated.Download pdf -
RecommendationUpholding the right to family reunification for beneficiaries of international protection in Europe
Recommendations to EU Member States which are subject to the EU Family Reunification Directive and other European countries that have adopted similar laws to ensure that beneficiaries of international protection can effectively access and exercise their right to family reunification.Download pdf -
ReportUkraine Response and Red Cross views on the implementation of the TPD
Based on the experience of National Red Cross Societies providing assistance and support to people affected by the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, this paper assesses key aspects of the implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive from a humanitarian perspective.Download pdf -
RecommendationResponding to the cost-of-living crisis
Recommendations to the EU and Member States towards protecting European households from socio-economic hardship and to assist not-for-profit organisations in providing crucial support in meeting increasing critical needs of those at risk.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross EU Office Annual Report 2022
The Annual Report 2022 showcases our different activities to heighten Red Cross influence on EU policy, to increase EU resources for our domestic and international work, and to serve our members on EU-related issues.Download pdf -
ReportSafe avenues to access protection in Europe
Red Cross and Red Crescent good practices and recommendations to increase access to safe avenues to protection in Europe.Download pdf -
ReportPeople-centRED approach: Strengthening local-to-global capacities
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU and Member States to empower communities and help bring about long-lasting positive change in people’s lives.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross Approach: Caring for older people in age-friendly communities
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU and Member States to ensure access to high-quality home and community-based care for older people.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross EU Strategy 2022-2027
The Red Cross EU strategy 2022-2027 describes the strategic direction, goals and priorities of the work of the Red Cross EU Office and its members.Download pdf -
ReportRed Cross Approach: Combatting Homelessness in Europe
Red Cross practices and recommendations to the EU and Member States to prevent, respond to and lift people out of homelessness.Download pdf -
RecommendationReaction to Parliament position on the 2022 EU budget
Red Cross EU Office reaction to the European Parliament position on the 2022 EU budget.Download pdf -
RecommendationProtecting the humanitarian space to access and support migrants
Red Cross recommendations to the EU and Member States to safeguard principled humanitarian work with migrants, based solely on need.Download pdf -
Report'RED ALERT': Managing disaster risks in Europe
Our new publication showcases how National Red Cross Societies are investing in preparedness and working to reduce disaster and climate-related risks.Download pdf -
RecommendationReducing the use of immigration detention in the EU
Red Cross EU Office recommendations to the European Union and Members States to limit the use of immigration detention and to develop and implement alternatives.Download pdf -
ReportReuniting families across borders
A joint Red Cross report on the humanitarian consequences of family separation and people going missing due to war, conflict and perilous migratory trails.Download pdf -
RecommendationKey Priorities for the EU in the future
Red Cross EU Office recommendations to guide and inform EU decision-makers taking up their mandate in the European Parliament and the European Commission for the next five years.Download pdf -
ReportImproving work-life balance through enabling social services
Through a series of case studies, the research from Social Services Europe looks at the crucial role of social services in improving the work-life balance in Europe.Download pdf -
RecommendationThe EU Humanitarian-Development Nexus
Joint recommendations from National Red Cross Societies in the EU, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on the EU's operationalisation of the Humanitarian-Development Nexus in context of today's longer, more volatile, and multifaceted emergencies.Download pdf -
RecommendationTaking action on the European Pillar of Social Rights
This Social Services Europe position paper compiles key messages on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the role of social and health care providers.Download pdf -
ReportMoving forward together - Red Cross approach to social inclusion of migrants
This booklet showcases sixteen concrete examples of activities implemented by European Red Cross Societies with and for migrants to support their participation in all aspects of life at the local level.Download pdf -
ReportRecruitment and Retention in Social Services: Unlocking the Sector’s Job Creation Potential
Social Services Europe commissioned a study looking at existing interventions made at national level in the field of recruitment and retention in the social care sector, and identified barriers at several levels.Download pdf -
ReportEffective law and policy on gender equality and protection from SGBV in disasters
New research from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) aims to fill the knowledge gap on the effectiveness of national laws and policies in supporting gender equality and addressing sexual and gender-based violence in disasters.Download pdf -
RecommendationContribution to the public consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights
These joint recommendations from members of Social Services Europe - CEDAG, EASPD, EPR, Eurodiaconia, FEANTSA, Solidar, Caritas Europe, and the Red Cross EU Office - focus on integrated social benefits and services.Download pdf -
RecommendationRecommendations on a Union Resettlement Framework
Joint recommendations from Caritas Europa, CCME, ECRE, ICMC Europe, and the Red Cross EU Office to ensure that any Union Resettlement Framework strengthens Europe's humanitarian commitment to achieving protection and durable solutions for vulnerable refugees across the globe.Download pdf -
RecommendationProtecting the dignity and rights of migrants in an irregular situation
Migrants in an irregular situation are among the most vulnerable people in Europe. Protecting their dignity and rights requires decisive action; here are our recommendations.Download pdf -
RecommendationReforming the Common European Asylum System in a spirit of humanity and solidarity
Our recommendations to the EU and its Member States on the process of reforming the Common European Asylum System.Download pdf -
ReportEurope in crisis: facilitating access to protection, (discarding) offshore processing and mapping alternatives for the way forward
The study analyses policies and practices of joint processing, while considering the practical difficulties raised by a joint EU external processing scheme.Download pdf -
ReportPerilous journeys - vulnerabilities along migratory routes to the EU
This booklet looks at the risks and vulnerabilities experienced by migrants throughout their migratory journeys to the European Union.Download pdf -
RecommendationPerilous journeys: addressing the vulnerabilities linked to migratory routes to the European Union
Our recommendations to the EU and its Member States to help reduce risks and vulnerabilities along migratory routes to Europe.Download pdf -
RecommendationResettlement in the EU: a fresh start for vulnerable refugees
Our call to the EU and its Member States to improve policies and practices regarding resettlement in the EU.Download pdf -
ReportDisrupted flight - The realities of separated refugee families in the EU
A report on family reunification procedures prepared together with the European Council on Refugees and Exiles.Download pdf -
RecommendationAccess to international protection in the EU for people fleeing Syria
We call on the EU and its Member States to respect their international obligations to ensure people fleeing Syria are provided with safe and effective legal avenues to apply for international protection in the EU.Download pdf -
RecommendationRecommendations on migration and asylum in the EU
Addressing the needs and protecting rights of migrants should guide EU policies – these are our recommendations to better protect and support all migrants.Download pdf -
RecommendationRed Cross Red Crescent relations with EU civil protection actors for international activities
This position paper aims to clarify how National Red Cross Societies can engage with EU Member States in civil protection initiatives outside the EU.Download pdf -
RecommendationRed Cross Red Crescent approach to resilience
This fact sheet outlines our approach and contribution to strengthening community resilience, highlighting relevant tools and guidelines.Download pdf -
RecommendationThe role of the private sector in the growth of developing countries
Our recommendations for strengthening the role of the private sector in building resilience.Download pdf -
Recommendation"An open and safe Europe – what next?” The post-Stockholm agenda
Our humanitarian point of view and recommendations in relation to the EU migration, asylum and border policy agenda.Download pdf -
ReportShifting borders: externalising migrant vulnerabilities and rights?
This report looks at the externalisation of EU migration controls, and the associated human costs.Download pdf -
ReportCivil Protection Guidance for National Societies and IFRC relations with EU actors
A guidance document for National Red Cross Societies and the IFRC on their relationship with the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.Download PDF -
RecommendationLegal avenues to access international protection in the EU
Our recommendations to ensure that safe and effective legal avenues for persons in need of international protection are put in place.Download pdf -
RecommendationEnhancing maternal and child nutrition in external assistance
Our contribution to the preparation of the European Commission Communication, "Enhancing Maternal and Child Nutrition in External Assistance".Download pdf -
RecommendationStrengthening community resilience
Our contributions to the consultation in preparation of the European Commission Communication on Resilience.Download pdf
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Supporting the mental health of people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
On 9 April, the IFRC and the European Commission co-organised an event about the provision of mental health and psychosocial support to people displaced from Ukraine. -
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IFRC calls for humane implementation of the European Pact on Asylum and Migration
As the focus on EU Pact on Migration and Aslyum shifts to implementation, IFRC calls on EU Member States to upholds the welfare, rights and dignity of all migrants. -
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Local actors are key to addressing growing humanitarian needs
The European Humanitarian Forum focused on the unprecedented levels of humanitarian needs in the current context of forgotten crises and fragile humanitarian environments. -
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Health and social care as a human right
We talked with Anya Blum to learn about the Austrian Red Cross’ work promoting long-term care in Austria and beyond. -
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European Humanitarian Forum: for more effective and sustainable solutions
The third European Humanitarian Forum is an opportunity to promote dialogue among key stakeholders on pressing humanitarian challenges. -
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Safe but uncertain: two years after displacement from Ukraine
Two years after the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, some people from Ukraine living in the EU face a situation of uncertainty. -
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For a European Social Fund Plus that fosters inclusion
Based on Red Cross experience providing food aid and material support to people experiencing vulnerability, we contributed to the European Commission consultation on ESF+. -
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2023 highlights
We continue to work with our members to engage with the EU to safeguard and respond to the needs of people experiencing vulnerability in the face of new and evolving crises. -
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Bringing health care into communities
We had a conversation with the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society Jill De Bourg to know more about their work in health. -
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EU decision makers reach political consensus on the Pact: humane implementation of new rules is paramount
Following the political consensus reached on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, we urge co-legislators to conclude the reform in a spirit of humanity. -
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Strengthening local actors
We had a conversation with Elias Solis and José Juan Castro to discuss lessons learned and good practices in the application of the localisation approach. -
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The climate and health crises must be urgently addressed together
Climate change is already driving humanitarian crises around the world and triggering unprecedented consequences on people’s physical and mental health. -
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Tackling child poverty together
The European Child Guarantee aims to tackle child poverty, foster equal opportunities and prevent social exclusion by guaranteeing access for children to key services. -
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Israel-Gaza conflict: we must preserve humanity
The dramatic escalation of hostilities in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories has left millions of people living in fear and interrupted critical services. -
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Rising costs and falling temperatures will put many people in Europe at risk this winter
This winter, many people will be forced into making difficult decisions about their energy spending. -
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Putting trafficked persons at the centre of the EU anti-trafficking response
The EU Anti-Trafficking Directive provides common rules to EU Member States for supporting and protecting survivors of trafficking in human beings. -
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Three core priorities for the Spanish EU Presidency
The Spanish Red Cross is mobilised to promote the voices of volunteers and the people they assist in national and European discussions. -
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Making Family Reunification a Reality
Together with the ICRC, we call on leaders to renew efforts to improve the implementation of the EU Family Reunification Directive. -
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Seven priorities to expand resettlement and safe pathways to Europe
Ahead of EU Member States submitting their pledges for the EU resettlement scheme, we call on leaders to ambitiously expand safe pathways to international protection. -
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Raising awareness about the importance of health
We talked with Sandrine da Cunha Couto, Health Awareness Officer, to learn about the Spanish Red Cross’ work when it comes to health, particularly with regards to prevention. -
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Guaranteeing an effective needs-based and people-centred approach through the Global Europe mid-term review
The mid-term review of Global Europe should ensure increased support for the people who are most in need. -
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Migration Pact negotiations: Last chance to secure access to protection
The EU Migration and Asylum Pact reform needs to enhances mechanisms for identifying and addressing individual needs and vulnerabilities. -
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New Agenda for EU relations with Latin America and the Caribbean
The future EU-CELAC partnership should build on local capacities and put the needs and rights of vulnerable people at its core. -
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Reinforcing healthcare systems at national and European levels
In the framework of the European Public Health Week, we hosted the event “Accessing healthcare in the EU – Bridging gaps and tackling vulnerabilities”. -
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Swedish Red Cross working to influence the Swedish Council Presidency
With the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU soon coming to an end, we look back at the priorities that the Swedish Red Cross has been working to promote at EU level. -
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Food aid and cost-of-living crisis in Europe
RCEU and Eurodiaconia organised a roundtable at the European Parliament to discuss food aid and the consequences of the increase of cost-of-living crisis in Europe. -
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No health without mental health: the EU’s long-awaited comprehensive approach to mental health
While applying a holistic approach to mental health, the EU's new mental health initiative needs to recognise the critical role of community-based mental health services. -
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The world is not ready for the next pandemic, warns the IFRC
The IFRC's World Disasters Report focuses on how preparedness ahead of COVID-19 was inadequate, and how the world can prepare more effectively for future public health crises. -
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Supporting local communities in need
With more and more people in Europe experiencing financial difficulties, the Belgian Red Cross alleviates their troubles by providing various types of assistance. -
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Austrian Red Cross calls to uphold the humanity of migrants and refugees
Austrian Red Cross President Gerald Schöpfer calls for humane treatment, accommodation, and integration of migrants and refugees in Austria. -
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Supporting people in Ukraine and beyond - the Czech Red Cross response
We caught up with four colleagues from the Czech Red Cross to hear about their work to support people within Ukraine and on the move. -
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Final call for EU governments to put humanity first in EU migration legislation and practice
Ahead of International Migrants Day, we call on EU governments to prioritise humanity and EU values during the last phase of EU Migration and Asylum Pact negotiations. -
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The EU as a global health actor: ambitious new strategy
While outlining a solid roadmap to improving health and wellbeing, the EU Global Health Strategy needs to recognise the role of local actors in supporting remote communities. -
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Volunteering in an Outermost Region
We caught up with Joana (Portuguese Red Cross) and Andy Cinna (French Red Cross) to hear about their experiences being young volunteers in an EU Outermost Region. -
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Voices of young people at European level – the European Youth Network
We caught up with Eva Croon who recently represented the Red Cross Red Crescent Youth Network during a meeting with European Commissioner Janez Lenarčič. -
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The stakes are high for the 2023 EU Budget- will the EU deliver on its commitments?
The 2023 EU budget should apply a principled and people-centred approach aiming to boost resilience, strengthen social cohesion, and reach the most vulnerable groups. -
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Changes to the UK asylum system - a bad precedent for Europe's migration policies?
We caught up with Jon Featonby from the British Red Cross to hear about what the new Nationality and Borders Act in the UK could mean for global and EU migration policies. -
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How Red Cross societies across Europe are working to end homelessness
Our colleague Luís Vilachá Fernández shares the work of Red Cross Societies across Europe who are responding and working to prevent and end homelessness. -
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Europe on fire – the importance of climate change adaptation
This summer, extreme temperatures have again escalated into dangerous climate-related hazards across Europe, underlining the importance of climate change adaptation. -
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Caring for older people in age-friendly communities
We are launching a new publication showcasing good practices, challenges and lessons learned by Red Cross Societies in Europe on healthy ageing & long-term care services. -
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Safe pathways to access protection in Europe
National Red Cross Societies implement different activities in resettlement, community sponsorship, and humanitarian visas as well as family reunification. -
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Young refugees supporting their peers in Finland
The Finnish Red Cross supported a group of former unaccompanied children to create a Young Influencer Team. We interviewed one of them to now more about their work. -
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Responding to evolving challenges and learning from them
Romania's disaster management system has faced new challenges and opportunities in terms of cross-border collaboration in recent months. -
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Perspectives from the EU’s eastern border
We caught up with the Head of Information and Tracing Service at the Polish Red Cross to hear more about how their work to support people on the move has been affected. -
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Voices of young people at EU level
Over the last six months, the French Red Cross supported a group of Young Ambassadors to participate to contribute to discussions in context of the French EU Presidency. -
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Building on unprecedented solidarity: promoting a more welcoming Europe
On World Refugee Day, we call for the EU to draw the positive lessons from their response to the Ukraine crisis and extend their solidarity to all protection seekers. -
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A collaborative response to address the needs of people displaced by the Ukrainian conflict
The European Civil Protection Forum will be an important opportunity to exchange and to take stock of the first lessons learnt from the Ukrainian crisis. -
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Mounting global needs call for renewed European leadership on resettlement
We call EU leaders to make the most out of the solidarity provided in the last months, and to step up resettlement to meet global protection needs. -
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Red Cross extends support to families separated by violence and conflict
Ahead of the International Day of Families on 15 May, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is expanding its family reunification services with a new initiative. -
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Cash and livelihoods: a winning combination for long-term sustainability and support to refugees
The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) programme provides cash assistance and longer-term livelihood opportunities for refugees and host communities in Turkey. -
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Conflict in Ukraine and displacement to Europe: the Red Cross response
The Red Cross has scaled up its operations in Ukraine and in the countries receiving people who have fled the conflict. -
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First European Humanitarian Forum: improving assistance and collaboration to address needs
The European Humanitarian Forum on 21-23 March 2022 focused on many of the most pressing global issues. -
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Launch of ambitious partnership between IFRC and EU: a new model for the humanitarian sector
The pilot Programmatic Partnership aims to support local action in addressing humanitarian and health crises across at least 25 countries with EU funding. -
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Promoting people-centred approaches to provide high-quality long-term care services
European Red Cross societies' experience in caring for disadvantaged and vulnerable people of all ages submitted to inform the upcoming European Care Strategy. -
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French Red Cross priorities for the French Council Presidency
French Red Cross recommendations across four priority issues: youth engagement, social economy, homelessness and crisis response. -
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Experience in floods response feeding the disaster management system
We caught up with German Red Cross Head of Civil Protection & Resource Management Martin von Langenthal to hear about their disaster preparedness. -
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Converging Approaches to Combatting Homelessness in Europe
The Red Cross EU Office and French Red Cross hosted an event to identify strategies for prevention, response and actions to exit homelessness. -
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Local approaches to support people who need food and material assistance
Amid the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities, the Belgian Red Cross is offering assistance to people struggling to make ends meet, including for the first time. -
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Exclusion of rights at EU Borders: the new normal?
Ahead of International Migrants Day, the Red Cross EU Office calls on the EU to stop transforming Europe´s borders into areas of exclusion and exemption of human rights. -
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The road towards affordable, high-quality long-term care in the EU
Our workshop on the European Care Strategy identified challenges to quality long-term care and how to resolve them, focusing on care for older people in Slovenia. -
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The dignity and rights of people must be upheld at the EU’s eastern border
Amid the worsening humanitarian situation at the EU's border with Belarus, the focus needs to shift to ensuring respect for fundamental rights, in line with EU values. -
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Haiti earthquake: an example of an internationally coordinated response effort
Three months after an earthquake struck Haiti, the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement continues to supporting recovery and reconstruction. -
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EU Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in External Action
One year after the European Commission presented GAP III, it is still difficult to assess the difference it will make in the fight for gender equality in EU external action. -
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EU Action Plan on Migrant Smuggling: A missed opportunity to uphold the protection of humanitarian space
The European Commission's recently published Action Plan against Migrant Smuggling falls short in safeguarding the humanitarian space and access to protection for migrants. -
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Red Social Innovation
A digital platform to share and learn about transformative social and technological innovations to help people cope with the socio-economic challenges of tomorrow. -
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Preparing communities to face future disasters and adapt to climate change
With significantly increasing risks of extreme weather events and other disasters, delivering on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is ever more urgent. -
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The EU cannot shirk its responsibilities towards Afghans in need of international protection
Ahead of the Resettlement Forum, we call for an ambitious and additional resettlement programme for Afghan refugees and a flexible use of other available pathways to safety. -
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Happening here and now: Europe in the face of extreme weather events
Extreme weather events like floods and fires are likely to occur more frequently due to climate change, making preparedness essential to mitigate risks and save lives. -
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No one is safe until everyone is safe
Ending the pandemic means also enabling access to COVID-19 vaccines for migrants, which is why health services must be made accessible to everyone. -
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Time to Get Resettlement Moving!
Ahead of the EU Resettlement Forum, the Red Cross EU Office appeals to EU institutions and member states to urgently revive and increase resettlement efforts. -
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An ambitious budget for EU external aid: will the EU walk the talk and leave no one behind?
With the new NDICI - Global Europe now adopted, efforts are needed to ensure local actors drive resilience strengthening efforts in all phases of its implementation. -
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Red Cross Red Crescent: Humanitarian sector joins forces to tackle ‘existential threat’ of climate change
The IFRC and ICRC, aiming to foster a strong commitment to climate action, invite all humanitarian organisations to sign the Climate and Environment Charter. -
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Family unity cannot be compromised
For World Refugee Day, the Red Cross EU Office calls on the EU and Member States to ensure that family reunification requests are not compromised by COVID-19-related measures. -
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Red Cross steps up support to Venezuelan migrants
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is strengthening its response to provide protection and assistance to Venezuelans and host communities in 17 American countries. -
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Non-Profit Actors for a Thriving Social Economy
The European Social Economy Summit, hosted by the European Commission and the City of Mannheim, discussed the upcoming EU Action Plan on Social Economy. -
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Pandemic drives EU preparedness efforts
Amendments to the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism allow for increased operational capacities and more flexibility to use funds in emergencies. -
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Volunteering to facilitate social inclusion
In Greece, the Hellenic Red Cross runs two multifunctional centres which place opportunities for migrants to volunteer at the core of their work. -
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Red Cross Red Crescent: We need new extraordinary steps to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines and we need them now
A statement by the IFRC and the ICRC calling on states and pharmaceutical companies to address the global inequity in access to COVID-19 vaccines. -
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2021: Together we are #unstoppable.
This World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we celebrate our staff and volunteers who demonstrate unstoppable commitment to local community action. -
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An integrated and holistic approach towards social inclusion – the FEAD Thematic Seminar
Several Red Cross societies contributed to the FEAD Thematic Seminar on 29-30 April to enhance impact through integrated approaches supporting social inclusion. -
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Volunteering and intergenerational connections to promote active ageing
Red Cross Societies recommendations on Europe's ageing society based on experience in caring for disadvantaged and vulnerable people throughout the life cycle. -
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Promoting needs-based support for children and young people
The European Commission's Child Guarantee aims to uphold the rights of children and support children in need in an inclusive and participatory way. -
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Syria - a decade of mounting humanitarian needs
At the Brussels V Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region, the Red Cross Red Crescent called for safe humanitarian access and a political solution. -
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Pledges are not enough - the world must not fail the people of Syria
Joint statement from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, the ICRC and the IFRC ahead of the Brussels V Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region”. -
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New Communication on the EU's humanitarian action – a mixed bag
The European Commission's recent Communication on EU humanitarian action addresses key concerns facing humanitarian action, but still leaves room for improvement. -
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Covid-19 Conversations: Restoring Family Links
Florence Boreil from the French Red Cross and Kalinka Yankova from the Bulgarian Red Cross discuss Restoring Family Links in times of a global pandemic. -
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New report: Migrants hit an “invisible wall” in accessing COVID-19 care and vaccines
The new research outlines the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants' well-being and their access to essential services. -
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Covid 19 conversation: new types of poverty are emerging
Paola Salerno from the Italian Red Cross and Karin Afeef from the Norwegian Red Cross discuss future needs and challenges in working to reduce poverty and social exclusion. -
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Anticipation Hub: striving to make anticipatory humanitarian action the new norm
The Head of the Anticipation Hub talks to us about how critical anticipatory action can be in reducing loss and suffering of communities ahead of disasters. -
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Family reunification: adjusting EU procedures is crucial
Increased efforts are needed so that legal frameworks translate into smoother and more humane processes on the ground. Read the summary of our webinar on this issue. -
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Minimising the humanitarian impact of immigration detention: time to promote alternatives
On International Migrants Day, we call on the EU and its Member States to limit the use of restrictive measures and explore additional options. Liberty should be the norm. -
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Immigration detention should only be a last resort
A webinar organised by ICRC Brussels and the Red Cross EU Office brought together 70 experts to discuss its humanitarian impact, and alternatives to uphold human rights. -
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Helping refugees in Turkey regain control of their lives
"We only came with our souls," says Amal, from Syria. The largest humanitarian programme of the EU, the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN), supports people like her. -
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Massive surge in volunteer numbers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Hundreds of thousands have joined their National Red Cross and Red Crescent Society this year, providing vital support to their local communities in these critical times. -
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'RED ALERT': Managing disaster risks in Europe
A new publication by the Red Cross EU Office showcases best practices and lessons learned by National Societies and IFRC to help people in need faster and more effectively. -
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It's time to end violence against women and girls
One in three women in the European Union has experienced physical or sexual violence. The COVID-19 pandemic is making it even worse. Stronger action is needed -
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Last call: The future Asylum, Migration & Integration Fund
Joint statement with other international and civil society organisations, making the case for a humane, transparent and effective use of EU resources for asylum and migration. -
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Red Cross expands COVID-19 testing in 7 European countries with €35.5 million EU support
The partnership will allow National Societies to step up their assistance to embattled national health systems in Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain. -
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Climate change and COVID-19 must be tackled together
Adaptation, preparedness, anticipatory and early action must be immediately scaled up, breaking the silos and improving collaboration across all relevant sectors and actors. -
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World Disasters Report 2020: the global response to climate change is failing people in most need
New analysis by IFRC shows that the most affected countries receive only a fraction of the available funding for adaptation, and thus struggle to protect communities. -
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Delivering FEAD beyond 2020: achievements, challenges and lessons learned to support the most deprived
One in five people in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion before the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands more struggle now, and many need help for the first time. -
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COVID-19 conversations: Stay safe while helping others
Mayi Mukuna, from the Belgian Red Cross, and Agnese Trofimova, from the Latvian Red Cross, look at different strategies to continue supporting people in need amid lockdowns. -
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Good disaster risk governance helps to save lives
In a global context of increased emergencies, effective disaster laws and well-functioning disaster risk management systems are crucial to minimise suffering and deaths. -
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COVID-19 conversations: The socio-economic crisis is worrying
Andreea Furtuna, from the Romanian Red Cross, and Therese Leijon, from the Swedish Red Cross, address best practices to tackle the growing socio-economic gaps and inequality. -
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COVID-19 conversations: Mental health will remain a challenge in the long run
Nadine Conrardy, from the Luxembourg Red Cross, and Joana Rodrigues, from the Portuguese Red Cross, discuss new ways to help communities – including psychosocial support -
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Resettlement can't wait!
We appeal to the EU institutions and Member States to urgently revive and increase resettlement efforts. Read our joint statement with other aid organisations -
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Urgent climate action, a shared responsibility
Reducing carbon emissions is not enough. Increased funding, adaptation strategies and joint efforts are needed to tackle this crisis, as highlighted at the Climate:Red Summit -
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COVID-19 conversations: Digital or face-to-face help?
Senior managers from the Danish Red Cross and the Finnish Red Cross share their experiences and challenges during the pandemic, with suggestions for next steps. -
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COVID-19 conversations: How to tackle rising needs and stigma
We interview representatives from local branches of the Hungarian and Slovenian Red Cross on the impacts of the pandemic for the most affected. -
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World Humanitarian Day: real life heroes amid growing conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics
The aid community, including donor governments and other actors, must ensure safe access to people in need and funding for short and long-term – beyond the COVID-19 emergency. -
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A triple emergency in Lebanon: the Beirut explosion, COVID-19 and an economic crisis
Field teams are helping the most vulnerable. National Red Cross Societies in Europe and beyond support them on the ground, and mobilise resources to cover humanitarian needs. -
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Youth engagement, key for more inclusive and resilient communities
Young volunteers play a key role on social inclusion, humanitarian aid and environmental matters. Read inspiring stories from National Red Cross Societies across Europe -
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"Imagine you sleep rough, and COVID-19 brings the country into lockdown"
Our colleague Elise Poumay has been volunteering with homeless and other vulnerable people in Namur during the pandemic. Read her testimonial. -
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Volunteering in the midst of a pandemic
Red Cross volunteers across Europe are playing a key role against COVID-19, involved in activities such as ambulance services, telephone helplines, health campaigns... -
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Syria: violence, COVID-19 and access constraints
At the IV Brussels Conference on "Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region", the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement called for safe, unimpeded access to people in need -
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The New Pact on Migration and Asylum
For World Refugee Day, the Red Cross EU Office calls on the EU and Member States to increase safe, legal migration channels for protection seekers to the EU. -
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Supporting the Most Vulnerable
Across Europe, Red Cross staff and volunteers are working to help local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on those most at risk. -
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EU Aid Volunteers: A Story from Ukraine
We spoke to an EU Aid Volunteer with the Finnish Red Cross who was deployed to Ukraine to support communications activities. -
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The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN)
The Emergency Social Safety Net cash assistance programme will help 1.7 million refugees in Turkey to cover their basic needs. -
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Flattening the Curve
With Europe currently at the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, Red Cross volunteers and staff have been on the frontline of the response. -
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Enhanced post-earthquake support to Albania
The international support for Albania expands in order to help over 32,000 vulnerable people who have remained in urgent need of assistance after November's earthquake. -
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Protecting the liberty of migrants
Red Cross EU Office recommendations to the European Union and Members States for limiting the use of immigration detention and developing alternatives. -
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Reducing Disaster Risk Vulnerability in Eastern Ukraine
We caught up with Antoine Terrien, Country Manager in Ukraine for the Danish Red Cross, to hear about the work to increase preparedness to disaster risks in the country. -
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Reducing the use of immigration detention: lessons from Bulgaria
We talked to Mariana Stoyanova, head of Refugee-Migrant Service at the Bulgarian Red Cross, to find out more about immigration detention in Bulgaria. -
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Shifting to a greener response
How the Red Cross Red Crescent is working to minimise the adverse environmental impacts of its humanitarian action. -
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Integration in local communities: working with, and not for migrants
On 4 December, stakeholders gathered in Brussels to discuss how to better promote diversity and the integration of migrants across Europe through meaningful participation. -
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Making the case for a balanced EU approach to migration and development
At the Tampere conference on 24-25 October, Finnish Red Cross Secretary General Kristiina Kumpula contributed views on the relationship between migration and development. -
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The future of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
We join 18 CSOs in calling on EU co-legislators to work towards developing a more humane, transparent and effective Asylum and Migration Fund. -
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Global Refugee Forum 2019: our call for EU leadership on resettlement
Ahead of the Global Refugee Forum on 17-18 December, we call on the EU and its Member States to demonstrate leadership on resettlement. -
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EU Aid Volunteers: a story from Bangladesh
We spoke to an EU Aid Volunteer with the German Red Cross about her experience with disaster preparedness through Forecast-based Financing in Bangladesh. -
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Legal preparedness needs more attention in Europe
Representatives of EU Member States, the European Commission, the UN and the Red Cross discussed the gaps and strengths in legal preparedness for disasters in Europe. -
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EU aid: Lessons learned from 5 years of FEAD
The 17th meeting of the Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived (FEAD) network took place in Brussels, bringing together experts from across Europe. -
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Increasing preparedness in the Baltic Sea Region
Since the tragic Estonia ferry disaster 25 years ago, neighbouring Red Cross Societies have been strengthening their joint response capacities. -
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Increasing numbers of asylum seekers facing challenges in Cyprus
The Cyprus Red Cross Society has been working to support asylum seekers and refugees who are arriving to the island at an increasing rate. -
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21, accelerating social impact at the French Red Cross
Through its social innovation accelerator, the French Red Cross is implementing a transformation strategy that aims to increase its impact for society. -
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Getting ready for school
In July and August, the Austrian Red Cross distributes school starter parcels among children attending primary and secondary school. -
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Treating migrants and refugees with trauma in Sweden
How does the Swedish Red Cross help refugees and migrants who have suffered trauma linked to torture, armed conflict or dangerous migration journeys? -
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The EU must stop the criminalisation of solidarity with migrants and refugees
We join over 100 independent organisations calling the new European Commission to stop the criminalisation of solidarity with migrants in Europe. -
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An emerging humanitarian crisis at the EU’s border
The Red Cross has been providing critical humanitarian assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where living conditions faced by migrants are quickly deteriorating. -
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Mental Health Matters
On 18 June, Red Cross Red Crescent representatives were at the European Development Days in Brussels to discuss mental health services for vulnerable people. -
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Enabling a Europe that really protects
On World Refugee Day, we call on the emerging leadership to commit to enabling a Europe that really protects. -
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Using FEAD to support vulnerable elderly people
On 4-5 June, the 16th meeting of the Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived (FEAD) network took place in Lithuania to discuss support for older people. -
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Livelihoods at risk: adapting to climate change in Sudan
The German Red Cross and the Netherlands Red Cross are working with the Sudanese Red Crescent to improve community resilience to climate change in Sudan. -
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Mali humanitarko - Investing in the next generation of volunteers
Launched in Spring 2019, the Croatian Red Cross' 'Little Humanitarian' project introduces school students to voluntary work in their community. -
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World conference on health and climate change
A global conference organised by the French Red Cross highlights the need for concrete action to reduce and mitigate the public health challenges that climate change presents. -
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Mental health and psychosocial support
On 14 March, a Danish Red Cross event brought attention to mental health and psychosocial support for people affected by the conflict in Syria. -
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Syria: an ongoing and acute humanitarian emergency
Red Cross Red Crescent representatives appeal for adequate financial resources to meet increasing and changing needs in Syria and neighbouring countries. -
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Exploring the future of EU humanitarian aid
Adapting to the changing nature of humanitarian crises requires closer cooperation and new approaches towards aid. -
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Strengthening response to multi-site emergencies
Five Red Cross partners come together to work on improving approaches to complex emergencies occurring simultaneously in multiple locations. -
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Using AMF to support transparent and effective migration policies
Recommendations from civil society organisations to ensure that the Asylum and Migration Fund (AMF) supports humane, transparent, and effective migration policies. -
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Listening to the voices of children in exile
On 29 January 2019, a documentary screening was hosted at the European Parliament with the support of the Belgian Red Cross and the Intergroup on children's rights. -
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Investing in migrant children and their futures
On International Migrants Day, the Red Cross EU Office urges the EU to ensure that migrant children are protected and provided with tools to build a positive future. -
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Improving the reception of asylum seekers in the EU
Enhancing the management of asylum reception was the focus of the closing conference of the European Platform of Reception Agencies. -
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The Global Compact for Migration
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) set to be adopted on 10-11 December, provides an chance to reassert the human rights of migrants worldwide. -
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Auderghem Social Grocery
Mayi Mukuna of the Belgian Red Cross explains how social groceries help people at risk of poverty and social exclusion. -
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Bulgarian Red Cross celebrates 140-year anniversary
The organisation celebrated its rich history and welcomed guests from across Europe. -
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World Disasters Report 2018
Governments and aid groups can and must do more to stop millions being “left behind”, says new IFRC report. -
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Supporting trafficked people with dignity, kindness and respect
On 18 October, the Netherlands Red Cross explained the Red Cross’ work to fight human trafficking and support survivors at a European Parliament hearing. -
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Strengthening the social impact of food and material assistance through accompanying measures
On 4-5 October, Red Cross practitioners contributed to the Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived (FEAD) Network meeting in Malta. -
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Arctic emergency response calls for cooperation and pre-planning
A new Finnish Red Cross report shows the need to enhance capacities and strengthen pre-planning for major accidents in the Arctic area. -
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Tous Engagés
The French Red Cross hosted the festival “Tous Engagés", which showcased the role of social innovation in fostering solidarity and inclusion. -
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Building partnerships for effective FEAD delivery
Representatives from across Europe met for the 11th meeting of the FEAD Network to discuss how to work together to improve social services. -
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Red Cross leaders call for sustainable and responsible migration policies
On World Refugee Day, the Red Cross EU Office joins Red Cross leaders from across Europe in calling for humanity to be placed at the heard of CEAS reform negotiations. -
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Fighting sexual and gender-based violence in conflict-affected zones
At the EDDs 2018, we learnt more about the Netherlands Red Cross' work to support Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) survivors in South Sudan and Burundi. -
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Supporting Niger, key cross-road of migrations to the EU via Libya
In a hearing at the European Parliament, Red Cross EU Office director, Denis Haveaux stressed the importance of protecting people on their migratory routes through Niger. -
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Mediterraneo
The Italian Red Cross has co-published a graphic novel that raises awareness of the migration phenomenon in the Mediterranean. -
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Strengthening social rights
Social Services Europe presents its position paper and key recommendations on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. -
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Civil protection in the face of changing risks
At the sixth European Civil Protection Forum, the Red Cross Red Crescent shared insight into its work with communities to mitigate growing risks. -
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Exploring the role of volunteers in delivering FEAD
Members of the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) Network deliberated the challenges of recruiting and valuing volunteers in the provision of food aid. -
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Challenges & opportunities for the social inclusion of migrants in the EU
Civil society and EU institutional representatives debated how EU migration and asylum programmes and policies can enhance the social inclusion prospects of migrants. -
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Humanitarian space for migration work must be protected
We hope that the EU and its Member States will take decisive action to protect the humanitarian space for work with and for migrants in 2018. -
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Ensuring staffing for quality social care
A new report commissioned by Social Services Europe highlights possibilities for strengthening recruitment and retention in social services, in the context of EU policies. -
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Eighth FEAD Network Meeting: Exploring the many faces of FEAD
The French government and implementing partner organisations invited stakeholders to Paris to visit local FEAD projects and discuss ideas for the programme's future. -
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Helping young people into their first job
Thousands of unemployed young people in Spain receive Red Cross guidance and support to succeed in starting their first job. -
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Addressing gender inequality and sexual and gender-based violence in disasters through law and policy
Mechanisms are needed to connect the legal and policy frameworks related to disaster risk management, gender equality, and SGBV. -
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Madagascar plague: a no-regrets response
Drawing on the lessons learnt from the Ebola operation in 2014, the Red Cross Red Crescent has mounted its response to the plague outbreak in Madagascar. -
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Ten years of the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid
The Consensus references most of the key humanitarian issues of today, from the humanitarian-development nexus to the localisation of aid. -
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Working together to assist particularly vulnerable migrants
The highly participatory Rights of Migrants in Action Global Consultative Meeting gave rise to key findings that can be used to enhance future migration-related activities. -
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Seventh FEAD Network Meeting: preventing food waste through FEAD actions
Actors in food waste prevention and food aid came together to discuss how it can be developed to best serve vulnerable people. -
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Hurricane Irma: Red Cross preparation and response
Following the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, the Red Cross has been closely involved in assisting people across the affected region. -
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The Grand Bargain: working towards localisation
The IFRC highlighted the need to expand the use of funding and strengthen capacities for localisation, in its address to COHAFA. -
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Sixth FEAD European Network Meeting: the “whole person approach”
The 6th Network Meeting of the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) focused on the importance of the "whole person approach" to providing support. -
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Time to consider refugee protection in partnerships with third countries
We appeal to the EU to articulate its strategic relations and partnerships with third countries around considerations related to refugee protection. -
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Examining human migration and wetlands at the European Development Days
The Red Cross participated in the presentation of the "Water Shocks" report about the Sahel, a key region of migration today. -
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Civil society support for migrants: decriminalising solidarity and providing humanitarian admission
The Red Cross contributed to a conference on the role of civil society in supporting humanitarian admission of migrants in the EU. -
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Highlighting the range of work carried out by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. -
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New programme to assist Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries
EU Trust Fund provides EUR 49 million to the Red Cross Red Crescent to assist Syrian refugees in neighboring countries. -
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EU funding for the integration of migrants
The Secretary General of the Austrian Red Cross shared views on EU funding at the information day "EU funding for the integration of third-country nationals". -
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Strengthening preparedness for complex emergency situations
Red Cross civil protection experts work on developing strategies to deal with the new kinds of risks faced in European cities. -
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NGOs call upon EU institutions and member states to expand the use of safe and legal channels for refugees
We urge the Council and the European Parliament to continue to support and promote the use of humanitarian visas. -
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International Migrants' Day: Our call to respect the rights of migrants in an irregular situation
The Red Cross EU Office urges the EU and its Member States to take decisive action to protect the dignity of migrants in an irregular situation. -
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Third FEAD Network Meeting: Synergies between ESF and FEAD
The meeting focussed on finding synergies between initiatives funded under FEAD, and those financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). -
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First FEAD Network Meeting: Motivating, coordinating and training volunteers
Red Cross practitioners share insights on motivating, coordinating and training volunteers to deliver food aid and social assistance. -
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Reception of asylum seekers: a crucial step towards a new life
With around 1.2 million asylum claims registered in 2015, reception systems across the EU are currently under unprecedented strain. -
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Developing capacities to identify and respond to the needs of victims
It is estimated that globally, there are about 20 to 30 million people coerced into exploitative situations, subjected to physical and mental violence and abuse. -
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Responders provide vital support to victims and their families
Since the onset of the emergency, the Italian Red Cross has been present offering support in the affected areas, with more than 450 volunteers. -
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Red Cross contribution: Enhancing equal partnerships to implement the 2030 Agenda
The Red Cross EU Office highlighted ways in which the EU can bolster its partnerships to further support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. -
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Coordinating Effective Responses for When Disaster Strikes
There is a growing need for legal preparedness due to the rising frequency, severity and impact of disasters, as well as an increase in the number and diversity of responders. -
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FEAD Network Launch Conference
On the 2nd and 3rd of June 2016, the first Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived Network launch conference was held in Brussels. -
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Reform of the EU Asylum System: An Opportunity to Regain Leadership in Refugee Protection
We call on the EU to reaffirm its commitment to refugee protection by implementing a response to the current situation that respects refugee rights. -
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Supporting Resilience through Red Cross Red Crescent Initiatives
The Red Cross Red Crescent participated at the European Development Days 2016 through the Livelihoods Resource Centre and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. -
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The Red Cross Red Crescent at European Development Days 2016
The Red Cross Red Crescent will share its latest innovations in livelihoods programming, as well as field-insights from the Partners for Resilience programme. -
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Italian Red Cross teams up with search and rescue service to save lives in the Mediterranean
Medics from the Italian Red Cross joined forces with the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) on board its flagship rescue vessel "Phoenix" as it set sail from Malta on Monday. -
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IFRC doubles support for migrants stranded in Greece
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has more than doubled its Emergency Appeal to CHF 28.7 million. -
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IFRC Secretary General and Austrian Red Cross Secretary General call on EU to expand efforts to reach most vulnerable and isolated
Our call to the European Union to increase its support to people affected by "forgotten” humanitarian crises. -
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Let’s start to close the gap between humanitarian needs and responses
The World Humanitarian Summit is a historic opportunity to begin to bridge the widening gap between humanitarian needs and capacities to respond. -
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Hellenic Red Cross increases support for thousands of families trapped in camps
Medical care and vital food, water and emergency supplies are being prioritised by Red Cross teams at one of the Greek capital’s main camps for migrants. -
Opinion
The EU-Turkey migration deal: a lack of empathy and humanity
The opinion of 23 European Red Cross Societies on the EU and Turkey agreement on migration. -
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Belgian Red Cross teams treat wounded in wake of Brussels attacks
Dozens of people injured in yesterday’s attacks in Brussels have been treated by Belgian Red Cross medics working across the capital. -
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Red Cross EU Office Conference: Perilous journeys – Vulnerabilities along migratory routes to the EU
The Red Cross EU Office will hold the conference ‘’Perilous journeys – Vulnerabilities along migratory routes to the EU’’ on Friday 18 March. -
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Red Cross EU Office Director speaks at the European Parliament on the integration of refugees
The Red Cross EU Office Director spoke at the European Parliament’s public hearing on "Refugees – social inclusion and integration into the labour market”. -
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The Rain Couldn’t Extinguish the Torchlights at Solferino
Every June, Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers and staff gather in Solferino to re-trace the route taken by rescuers during the historic battle of 1859. -
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Europe in Crisis: Facilitating Access to Protection, (Discarding) Offshore Processing and Mapping Alternatives for the Way Forward
The study analyses policies and practices of joint processing, while considering the practical difficulties raised by a joint EU external processing scheme. -
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Migration to the EU: a perilous and difficult journey
We call on the EU and its Member States to focus on the factors that exacerbate the vulnerabilities of migrants and to develop measures to reduce these risks. -
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Aidex 2015: British Red Cross shares experiences and lessons learned
At Aidex 2015 the British Red Cross participated in the panel discussion "Collaboration - You'll work harder than you ever imagined". -
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Red Cross EU Office Conference on the EU Asylum Reception System
The Red Cross EU Office convened a public conference to address the key challenges and prospects for guaranteeing high reception standards for asylum seekers across the EU. -
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Reception of asylum seekers: dignified standards must be maintained across the European Union
National Red Cross Societies in the EU stand ready to support EU Member States’ asylum systems to uphold the dignity and rights of migrants. -
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ECHO Annual Partners Conference: Brussels launch of World Disasters Report 2015
The Red Cross EU Office participated in a panel discussion where we highlighted some of the main findings of the World Disasters Report 2015. -
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Challenges in providing adequate reception for asylum seekers across the EU: Red Cross EU Office Conference
The Red Cross EU Office will hold the conference "Emerging challenges in the European Union asylum reception systems” at the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU. -
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French Red Cross responds to Paris terror attacks
French Red Cross has been on the frontline of rescue efforts to those caught by the series of tragic terror attacks in Paris on Friday, 13 November 2015. -
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Nepal Earthquake: six months on
Six months after the Nepal earthquake, long-term recovery needs of survivors must be addressed. -
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Spanish Red Cross received EU Health Award
Spanish Red Cross receives an EU Health NGOs Award for its exceptional work in fighting Ebola. -
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International Disaster Reduction Day 2015
The Disaster Resilience Journal: be informed, be prepared, and become resilient. -
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European Commission staff donation to the Red Cross
European Commission staff donate generously to support the Red Cross migration response. -
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Fifty Years Anniversary of the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
50 years on: Red Cross Red Crescent’s Principles continue making a difference in people’s lives. -
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Our Principles in action
50 years of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s Fundamental Principles. -
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World Disaster Report 2015 Launch
The report examines the complexities and challenges local actors face in scaling-up and sustaining their humanitarian response. -
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Resettlement in the EU: a fresh start for vulnerable refugees
Ahead of World Refugee Day, we are calling on the EU and its Member States to step up their resettlement programmes. -
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The Red Cross Red Crescent at European Development Days 2015
At the EDDs 2015, the Red Cross Red Crescent contributed to discussions on scaling up resilience, and on supporting migrant domestic workers and victims of human trafficking. -
Opinion
21 Red Cross National Societies in the European Union call for more legal avenues to access protection
Our call to the European Union institutions to provide more legal avenues for those who need access to protection. -
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Statement on behalf of the Red Cross National Societies in the European Union and Norway
Our statement on supporting safe passage for migrants: Europe can and must do more. -
Opinion
The Road to Sendai
The Red Cross EU Office Director underlines the crucial role that disaster risk reduction plays in strengthening resilience and saving lives and money.
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Bridging the gaps
The EU Bridge programme aims to strengthen the capacities and capabilities of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, as well as other relevant stakeholders in the country, to tackle the impact of humanitarian crises in Azerbaijan. -
Social innovative community and voluntary-based services for older people
The I-CCC project aims to influence national reforms in long-term care through developing, testing and advocating for social innovative community and voluntary-based services for older people. -
Strengthening health services in rural Romania
The Romanian Red Cross is bringing health services closer to people to strengthen strained services and ensure that everyone has access to healthcare. -
Disaster preparedness among neighbours in the Baltic
EvRE brought together four National Red Cross Societies to prepare for cross-border embergency scenarios. -
Fighting loneliness
In Belgium, the Red Cross is working to improve the lives of older people by enabling them to stay connected and fully exercise their role as active and autonomous citizens through healthy life choices. -
Strengthening capacities that provide life opportunities
The Colombian Red Cross, in collaboration with the Spanish Red Cross, supports both migrants and vulnerable host communities, especially women and children, to address the humanitarian and protection needs of families. -
Languages give opportunities
Learning the language of your country of residence makes you feel more independent, allows you to overcome barriers and helps you to navigate the labour market. The Danish Red Cross’ Sprogland project provides a platform where migrants can be connected with a volunteer to practice Danish. -
From healthcare to socio-economic inclusion: alleviating the vulnerabilities of migrants in the Maldives
Proportionately, the Maldives has the largest population of migrants in South Asia. The Maldivian Red Crescent and the Italian Red Cross offer assistance to migrants in the country. -
Safe homes
The Red Cross is implementing the Safe Homes programme in 9 EU countries and carrying out an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of private hosting in different European countries. -
Girl-to-Woman
The Hungarian Red Cross Girl-to-Woman programme tackles period poverty by providing free feminine hygiene products in schools. -
Reunification pathways for integration
With support from the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration fund, the Red Cross is working to assess key obstacles to family reunification and help to reunite family members of refugees and beneficiaries of international protection in Europe. -
Medical assistance to people displaced from Ukraine
In response to the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, the Bulgarian Red Cross operates helplines for health and psychosocial support to ensure that people displaced from Ukraine have access to healthcare. -
Supporting Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation in Austria
To support survivors of female genital mutilation, and to better train professionals in doing so, the Austrian Red Cross and partners joined forces in providing counselling, information and support. -
Supporting migrants along the shores of northern France
Before attempting to cross the English Channel, people in search of safety often strand in camps along the northern coast of France. To address their needs, the French Red Cross provides support to unaccompanied children, health services, and family reunification. -
Unseen?! Refugees with disabilities in Germany
To address the obstacles that refugees with disabilities face during their asylum procedure, The German Red Cross published a report assessing the needs of refugees with disabilities in Germany. -
Building Resilience, Inclusive Development and Gender Equity in Sierra Leone
To address community health issues and gender-based violence, the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society, the Finnish Red Cross and the Icelandic Red Cross implement the BRIDGE (Building Resilience, Inclusive Development and Gender Equity) project. -
Fostering action and support to trafficked persons
To improve the identification capacities of trafficking survivors, and support survivors in their journey from healing to integration in their new homes, several National Red Cross Societies and other partners joined forces in the FAST project. -
Combatting energy poverty and unemployment
LogisCité by the French Red Cross offers free advisory home visits related to energy poverty to households experiencing difficulties in paying their energy bills, carried out by people in similar situations. -
Promoting resilient neighbourhoods to overcome vulnerability
The ‘Socially Sustainable Cities’ programme by the Swedish Red Cross aims to contribute to improving the situation for people living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas and to countering the structural causes of inequality. -
First aid blended learning with a first aid application
The Belgian Red Cross (Flanders) has developed a scalable first aid blended learning training for several African countries, making localized and evidenced-based first aid tools and materials more widely available. -
"Breathe to be happy": Equipping young people to give visibility to mental health
Young volunteers from the Latvian Red Cross operate a project which aims at promoting the mental health of 13 to 30 years old people living in Latvia. -
Fighting against energy poverty and climate change
The Spanish Red Cross supports vulnerable households at risk of falling into energy poverty helping them understand their electricity bill and providing personalized advice on energy efficiency. -
Holistic Support to migrants and asylum seekers integration in the labour market
The BIN project aims to facilitate the integration of refugees and asylum seekers in Bremen and Bremerhaven through vocational training and support in accessing employment, including by promoting the employment of migrants and refugees among potential employers. -
A place of encounter for people from different communities
The PRISM project brought together people from different communities across post-conflict Northern Ireland to gain a better understanding of this increasingly diverse environment and to promote awareness and dialogue between and within groups. -
Arriving and receiving communities, key elements of a two-way integration approach
FOCUS engaged with different actors to explore the socioeconomic and sociopsychological dimensions of integration in the span of the last decade identifying four core principles that maximise the potential for sustainable two-way integration processes. -
Responding to the needs of migrants along the route: Red Cross Humanitarian Service Points in West Africa
In regions across West Africa, Red Cross societies are operating Humanitarian Service Points throughout the migratory trail, contributing to the resilience, safety & protection of migrants during their journeys. -
Finding financial independence, following passions
Funded by DG ECHO, the ESSN by IFRC and the Turkish Red Crescent is the biggest humanitarian programme in EU history. Refugee families in Turkey receive monthly cash assistance enabling them to decide how to cover essential needs. -
Healing by doing – promoting mental health among beneficiaries of international protection
To improve the mental health of survivors of psychological trauma such as human trafficking or violence during the migratory route, ALIN by the Luxembourg Red Cross offers a range of activities. -
Piloting Shock Responsive Social Protection in Nepal Through Cash Assistance
Every monsoon season, Nepal is hit by floods. The Nepal Red Cross Society and the Danish Red Cross are tying anticipatory action into the Nepalese social protection system through forecast-based cash assistance which reaches 270 households vulnerable to disaster. -
Holistic and sustainable assistance for people living with a disability
To combat the social exclusion of people living with a disability, the Croatian Red Cross established the daily-care centre, which offers services such as transport, accommodation, healthcare, psychosocial support & leisure activities. -
Lay Home Care: promoting healthy and active ageing
Amid an ageing population in Slovenia, the Slovenian Red Cross supports healthy ageing by offering an educational programme for adults who have older people in their lives, providing knowledge & skills in caring for a person with specific needs. -
COVID-19: Scaling up testing and strengthening national health systems with EU support
Since the beginning of COVID-19, seven National Red Cross Societies in the EU have been supporting their countries' health authorities in the fight against the pandemic through mobile testing. -
Healthcare, therapy, and education in an inclusive family atmosphere
Children with a disability are particularly vulnerable to discrimination. The Cyprus Red Cross operates a therapy centre providing healthcare, therapeutic assistance & opportunities for disabled children to learn and thrive. -
Buttek – Grocery stores against poverty
In response to the increasing number of households in precarious socio-economic situations, the Luxembourg Red Cross established social supermarkets where people affected by poverty can buy food and household items at a fraction of the market price. -
Managing the "Double Epidemic"
To prevent and respond to the spread of COVID-19 and other epidemics, the Guinean Red Cross and French Red Cross are supporting regional health directorates and strengthening local epidemic management capacities. -
Long Journeys in Short Records - facilitating cultural dialogue
To support integration and foster intercultural awareness between refugees and their host communities, the Slovenian Red Cross launched a booklet collecting cultural anecdotes as part of their #Mi2 project. -
Enhancing food security and resilience in Mauritania
A programme by the Mauritanian Red Crescent and French Red Cross which targets vulnerable groups and offers activities aimed at supporting employability, entrepreneurship, agricultural production and good nutritional practices. -
Combatting homelessness, boosting independence
To counter worrying homelessness rates in the Czech Republic, the Czech Red Cross operates several projects offering shelter to those experiencing homelessness. -
Disaster preparedness among neighbours in the Alps
IRONORE 2019, a full-scale civil protection exercise in Austria, brought together several Red Cross Societies and rescue organisations to prepare for various cross-border emergency scenarios. -
Preparing schools and kindergartens for hazards
The 'Safer Schools and Kindergartens' Project by several Red Cross Societies aims to train children in first aid and prepare them for hazards. -
Empowered through business incubators
Roma and Egyptians represent the most vulnerable national minority in Montenegro. With help from the Italian Red Cross, the Red Cross of Montenegro established the first business incubators for Roma and Egyptian entrepreneurs in Camp Konik, near Montenegro´s capital Podgorica. -
Accompanying children to visit their parents in prison, key to maintain family ties
Since 2004, the Belgian Red Cross has trained, supported and coordinated over 1,170 volunteers who have helped 3,000 girls and boys to re-establish ties with their relatives deprived of their liberty. -
A refuge for young LGBT people in Rome
The Italian Red Cross runs a unique shelter that provides accommodation and support for gays and transexuals who have been subjected to violence or discrimination and need a safe place to rebuild their lives. -
A new home: facilitating asylum seekers' and refugees’ integration in Portugal
Since 2015, multi-disciplinary teams provide a wide range of services to protection seekers across the country, with a strong focus on individual empowerment. -
Tackling disaster risks and climate change in Honduras: from reforesting to entrepreneurship
Nearly 70,000 people from rural areas in Honduras have benefitted from a programme supported by the Italian Red Cross to build more resilient and sustainable communities. -
Motivation and support for life-changing journeys
The Latvian Red Cross has assisted nearly 500 people at risk of discrimination and social exclusion through a programme to help them access education or take up work. -
Help and protection for migrants at Lithuanian borders: "I see a family member in you"
Qualified teams monitor the situation, train border guard officers on how to interact with migrants, and provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in detention – including legal aid and family reunification services. -
Developing new 'green pearls' in Haiti: safe, thriving and empowered communities
The Netherlands Red Cross is helping to create environments where people can live in a healthy balance between human needs, natural resources and economic growth. -
Bringing families together
People who flee persecution or violence often experience family separation. National Red Cross Societies in Europe help them with reunification procedures, usually the only way to ensure their right to family life is respected. -
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A WhatsApp Service for Teenagers offered by the Austrian Youth Red Cross -
Making Assistive Technology Work for All
The Orientatech project in Spain invites the users of assistive technologies to join the development and testing of devices and applications. -
Women Deliver Healthcare to Displaced Populations in Iraq
A joint initiative by the Iraqi Red Crescent and the Norwegian Red Cross helps deliver vital healthcare to vulnerable communities. -
My future counts
A project by the Swedish Red Cross provides assistance to young migrants who have turned 18 and are at risk of becoming homeless. -
You are not alone
An Italian Red Cross hotline service helps people struggling with loneliness and provides them with support through difficult times. -
Promoting the role of citizens in civil protection
A project led by the Austrian Red Cross aims to strengthen cooperation between Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine in the field of disaster preparedness and response. -
Enhancing Aid Capacities
National Red Cross Societies in Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, and the Netherlands work to improve their emergency response and the support they offer in the field. -
A new start in life for survivors of human trafficking
A joint project between the Italian Red Cross and the British Red Cross to provide tailored support to survivors of human trafficking. -
Supporting unaccompanied and separated children in family based care
The SAFE project worked to enable frontline practitioners, care professionals, and foster carers to enhance their knowledge, skills and confidence in providing better quality family-based care to unaccompanied and separated children. -
Offering sustainable support to survivors of trafficking
National Red Cross Societies in the UK, Croatia and the Netherlands are developing and promoting a consistent approach to the identification, protection and integration of survivors of trafficking across the EU. -
Community Based Health and First Aid
Running since 2009, the Irish Red Cross' CBHFA programme is a unique approach to improving community health, hygiene awareness, and first aid skills in prisons through volunteer inmates as peer-to-peer educators. -
MADAD: Responding to the Syrian crisis together
A Danish Red Cross-project aims to assist Syrian refugees, internally displaced people, and host communities in five countries neighbouring Syria. -
Digital Red Cross
The German Red Cross works to promote innovation and improve the digital literacy of its staff and volunteers within care facilities. -
Learning for life and making a difference in the community
In cooperation with three partner organisations from across Europe, the Portuguese Red Cross Youth hosted a group of young volunteers to contribute to work in local communities. -
Assisting Venezuelans on the move
The Red Cross is implementing a humanitarian assistance project to help people affected by the Venezuelan crisis. -
Waste management in Myanmar
In the densely populated Hlaing Thar Yar Township, the Myanmar Red Cross works with the Finnish Red Cross and the Danish Red Cross to ensure a safe and clean environment for the local population. -
Itt a helyed! Supporting young people in transition from school to work
A new voluntary service scheme by Hungarian Red Cross offers young people a chance to gain skills and experiences to help with the transition from school to work. -
Dhaka earthquake and emergency preparedness
In the disaster-prone city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the German Red Cross led a project to prepare local communities and authorities for quick and efficient emergency response. -
Supporting informed asylum decisions worldwide
The Austrian Red Cross works to provide accurate and up-to-date information on asylum seekers’ countries of origin to improve application processing across Europe. -
Protecting people in the mountains
The Bulgarian Red Cross’ mountain rescuers are on the first line of response when people get lost or injured in Bulgaria’s hard-to-reach terrains. -
Caring for people with Alzheimer’s in France
The French Red Cross' service provides a space for rest and relaxation for people living with Alzheimer's. -
Youth Shelters in Finland
The Finnish Red Cross works to provide a safe and supportive space to help young people find shelter, protection, or advice in times of personal crisis. -
Promoting integration and diversity across Europe
This project led by the British Red Cross aims to increase the participation and representation of refugees and asylum seekers in their new local communities. -
Health information to enhance families' wellbeing in Kenya
The Finnish Red Cross worked with Kenyan Red Cross to improve the health capacities and practices of local communities in Tana River County. -
Providing physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support in war-torn Syria
Danish Red Cross-led project with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) aims to reconstruct health care facilities, deliver physical rehabilitation to people with long-term disabilities, and provide psychosocial support. -
Ensuring safety in Bulgarian waters
How the Bulgarian Red Cross’ Water Rescue Service has been saving lives and increasing awareness of water safety measures across the country. -
Bridging Gaps through Participatory Community Development
Through a collaboration between the Swedish Red Cross and the Romanian Red Cross, Roma and other vulnerable communities in various locations in Romania have received support in combatting discrimination. -
Improving support for witnesses of crimes
The Witness Support Service of the Norwegian Red Cross provides emotional support and advice to those involved in court proceedings. -
Adapting to a changing climate in East Sudan
A collaboration between the Sudanese Red Crescent and the German Red Cross aims to support farmers in Sudan to survive in the age of climate change. -
A sense of community in Greece
The Hellenic Red Cross opens multifunctional centres in Greece that help migrants integrate into Greek society. -
A new home in Ireland
How the Irish Red Cross is supporting migrants transferred to Ireland under the EU Relocation scheme. -
Psychosocial support in complex emergencies across Europe
A multinational project that aims to improve the disaster response capacities of European emergency and volunteer organisations. -
Strengthening local actors in water and sanitation across Latin America
With the Water and Sanitation Disaster Response and Preparedness Programme, National Red Cross Societies aim to strengthen coordination across the Latin American region. -
Fostering solidarity and awareness through film
People with experience in the health, humanitarian, and cultural sectors come together to exchange ideas at the International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films in Bulgaria. -
First aid around central Europe's largest lake
Through this Hungarian Red Cross initiative, young people enjoy the benefits of volunteering and give first aid support to visitors around Lake Balaton. -
Intergenerational learning in Poland
To help ensure senior citizens are valued and included in society, the Polish Red Cross project SeniorON creates opportunities for young and old to come together and learn from each other. -
Improving migrants’ access to rights and services through coordinated civil society action
Through innovative thinking and coordinated efforts, the Rights of Migrants in Action project addressed the specific needs of thousands of migrant domestic workers and victims of human trafficking. -
Displaced in their own city: supporting people in Mosul
Hygiene promotion and the provision of clean water, non-food items, and healthcare are amongst the services being offered by Red Cross Red Crescent partners. -
Taking action for and with older people in society
This project works to support the inclusion of senior citizens in decision-making, through strengthening civil society organisations in the Western Balkans. -
Fresh focus on the Arctic
As climate change brings new activity and humanitarian risks to the Arctic, a Finnish Red Cross initiative is helping strengthen disaster preparedness and response in the region. -
Model Villages in Rwanda
Communities in Rwanda are making their own solutions to become more resilient, in a project coordinated by the Rwanda Red Cross with the support of various European National Red Cross Societies. -
Increasing the capacity of local actors: the Lebanon case
The partnership between the Lebanese Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross aimed to reduce the Lebanese Red Cross’ dependency on donors while increasing their ability to address local needs. -
Specialised care at Belgian reception centres for asylum seekers
The Belgian Red Cross welcomes people with a range of support services, including psychosocial assistance. -
Strengthening resilience by addressing climate change and managing ecosystems
Partners for Resilience reaps the benefits of treating risk as as a convergence of factors, including natural-resource management and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. -
Supporting destitute asylum seekers and refugees in Europe
How the Red Cross works to address the needs of refugees and asylum seekers that are at risk of destitution. -
Forecast Based Financing
A strategy that enables humanitarian action in advance of a potential disaster, by releasing funds according to scientific forecasts of extreme weather. -
Debeli rtič – A place of respite, learning and fun
With 60 years of experience serving disadvantaged people, today this Slovenian Red Cross health resort offers a wide range of activities to foster healthy living. -
Managing natural resources in Burundi
A project implemented by the Spanish Red Cross and Burundi Red Cross has supported sustainable development in the Makamba province through local farmers' cooperatives. -
Humanitarian visas in practice
In September 2013, the Swiss Red Cross launched a programme to provide active support to Syrian nationals requesting for their relatives to be allowed to enter Switzerland legally using humanitarian visas. -
Solace and support for survivors of domestic abuse
The Danish Red Cross, Hungarian Red Cross, Romanian Red Cross, and Bulgarian Red Cross are strengthening psychological approaches and practices to strengthen the resilience of women and children who have experienced domestic violence. -
Friends pave the way
In 2016, the Danish Red Cross and Danish Refugee Council launched a new 'buddy programme', which pairs up newly arrived refugees with local volunteers to promote individual integration and social cohesion at the local level. -
Fuelling hope in northern Colombia
The Norwegian Red Cross and the Spanish Red Cross are supporting the Colombian Red Cross to deliver life-saving support in the conflict-torn areas of Colombia. -
Enhancing capacities to respond to human trafficking
An initiative to increase understanding of human trafficking in the EU and equip frontline practitioners to recognise it and provide tailored support. -
Mobile Teams assisting homeless people in France
The French Red Cross' Mobile Teams maintain social ties with people living on the street, provide advice on specific options for shelter and reception services that respect their dignity and choices, and alert public authorities of their needs and vulnerabilities. -
Cash transfers in Swaziland
The worst El Niño weather phenomenon in decades has left 25 per cent of Swaziland's population in desperate need of food assistance. With entire crops failed, the Red Cross is turning to cash transfers to help see families through the difficult times. -
Reacting in emergencies
Following the Brussels attacks in March 2016, the Belgian Red Cross set up the new training module, "Reacting in emergencies". Aimed at the general public, the training covers how to react in the vital moments after an emergency and while waiting for help to arrive. -
Community building and inclusion in Germany
The German Red Cross promotes social inclusion for migrants by arranging swimming lessons, a second-hand bike service, language classes, and support with asylum claims, as part of their long-term strategy to support migrant integration in Germany. -
Employment plan to access the labour market
The Spanish Red Cross' Employment Plan (Plan de Empleo) is an initiative which supports people facing the greatest difficulty in accessing the labour market to increase their employability by providing a wide range of individually adapted services. -
Youth and Drugs Project
Project Y.A.D brings together expertise from practical work addressing drug addiction, with the motivational force of young volunteers. Peer education activities on substance abuse by youth volunteers are a valuable tool for health promotion among young people. -
Reducing Risk on the Honduran Riverbanks
The Finnish Red Cross worked with the Honduran Red Cross, the German Red Cross and the Italian Red Cross to support twelve communities in the Department of Yoro in northern Honduras to prepare for natural disasters, such as floods and landslides. -
Aware and Resilient
Between April 2013 and May 2015, Aware and Resilient worked to create community links between different disaster management actors at the local level and raise awareness among European citizens of the benefits of disaster preparedness. -
Empowering young asylum seekers and refugees
The EU-funded Volunteering for Social Inclusion (VSI) project looked at the merits of voluntary service as a pathway to support the social inclusion of young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK and Denmark. -
Social basket
The "Social Basket" project was established by the Koprivnica branch of the Croatian Red Cross in December 2014 to provide food and other practical items to the most vulnerable residents of Koprivnica. -
Building resilience in Austria
The "Social Buddy" project aims to build resilience by offering support and guidance to people experiencing difficulties such as sudden unemployment and family problems, including the loss of a family member. -
Disaster preparedness for older people
"PrepAGE" worked across five EU countries to identify the specific needs of older people in emergencies, and to develop strategies to increase the disaster preparedness of this group. -
Fighting acute malnutrition in Chad
Working in partnership with the Red Cross of Chad, the French Red Cross implemented a project to reinforce health structures and reduce cases of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) in the districts of Ati, Oum Hadjer and Yao. -
Combating violence against older women
"Breaking the Taboo" aimed to improve the situation of older women living at home by empowering health and social service professionals to recognise abusive situations and to help combat them.
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