2008

Gaza: civilians under threat because of continuing attacks

31 December 2008

The Red Cross continues to remind all parties to the hostilities that international humanitarian law requires that a clear distinction be drawn between military objectives and the civilian population and civilian objects. In particular, the Red Cross underlines the obligation of the parties to take all feasible precautions to spare the civilian population the effects of hostilities. Medical facilities and personnel must also be protected.

Massive food crisis imminent in the Horn of Africa reports Red Cross.

The Irish Red Cross announced today that it will send €25,000 to help feed people in Ethiopia and in Kenya who are facing hunger and a potential famine.

Think safety this Christmas - Irish Red Cross

The Irish Red Cross is warning people to be on their guard this Christmas and to think safety in all aspects of their celebrations.

"Our message is a simple one - be vigilant about accidents around the home and when you’re out at social gatherings. Remember to put safety at the heart of everything that you are doing because accidents do happen at Christmastime," said the Irish Red Cross Vice-Chairman, Tony Lawlor.

Zimbabwe: Red Cross action to curb Cholera deaths

Emergency funds will be sent from Ireland to help curb the outbreak of Cholera in Zimbabwe, the Irish Red Cross announced today

Innocent by name, orphaned by HIV/AIDS

At only 11 Yamikani Innocent is old beyond his years after he and his siblings lost both their parents to HIV-AIDS, turning the family into one of thousands headed by children in Malawi. The 'Innocent' children lost their father, the family's sole breadwinner in 2003, leaving their sister, then 10 to support Yamikani and his brother Aubrey, then only 3. Their mother had not long passed away either.

World AIDS Day - Leadership is key to change

28 Nov 2008

December 1st 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day.

Leadership is the theme for World AIDS Day 2007 and 2008, promoted with the campaigning slogan, "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise."

Murder and rape in Congo: Irish Red Cross voices concern

25 Nov 2008

The ongoing murder, rape and looting of property in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo is a cause for grave concern, the Irish Red Cross said today.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Irish Red Cross sends Aid

7 Nov 2008

The Irish Red Cross today announced that it is providing €25,000 in aid to the current humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo where many children, women and other very vulnerable people have been displaced as a result of conflict.

Democratic Republic of Congo Update: Irish Red Cross accepts donations

6 Nov 2008

The Irish Red Cross today announced that it is accepting public donations to send funds to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where children, women and other very vulnerable people are facing a worsening humanitarian disaster.

Never, say Never.

Our intrepid Fundraising executive, Gráinne O’Kelly swore that she’d never again attempt a marathon after her experience in the Dublin City Marathon on Monday…..But it’s only Friday and already it’s a case of “to hell or to Connaught” as Gráinne braces herself for her next marathon mission. Here she recounts the highs and lows of her long, long, march in Dublin.