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About our advocacy work

Students discussing HIV with a theatre company from Zimbabawe

We work with the government and the public to improve the humanitarian situation of vulnerable people.

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Health and social care

Snakebite victim Laura Brasher and a Red Cross volunteer

We believe everyone who experiences a health crisis should receive funded practical and emotional help.

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First aid

Volunteer helping a female casualty

Many people lack the confidence and skills to save a life. We believe everyone should have access to first aid education.

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Refugees

Circles project translator Alina speaks with Roma mother Nadia

We want to see a fair, efficient and effective UK asylum system that treats people with humanity.

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Advocacy press releases

21 May 2013
Lancashire business take on challenge for Red Cross

A local Lancashire business will take on the ultimate challenge - Tough Mudder - to raise funds for the Red Cross

13 May 2013
Red Cross invites potential volunteers to learn more about the charity at open events in East Sussex

The British Red Cross is urging people looking for a new challenge to give their time and skills to the charity this year.

10 May 2013
Red Cross debuts first aid motorbike at Suffolk Sunrise 100 bike ride

A British Red Cross first aid motorbike will make its debut at the Suffolk Sunrise 100 bike ride, which starts in Brandeston on Sunday 12 May.

03 May 2013
Buckingham Palace Road shop hosts Red Cross Week celebrations

The British Red Cross charity shop in Buckingham Palace Road will be holding a series of events to coincide with Red Cross Week, the charity’s annual fundraising drive which takes place between 5 – 11 May.

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Advocacy blog posts

Source: Red Cross Blogs

Advocacy news

More than 100 MPs, and thousands more people across the UK, are backing a British Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on England’s new national curriculum.

Lucky young football fans are joining their Newcastle and Blackburn Premiership for a kick about.

The Red Cross has launched a report highlighting the hardships facing asylum seekers.

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