Israel-Gaza conflict: release and transfer of hostages begins, and aid enters Gaza
Teams from the ICRC have begun a multi-day operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinians in the West Bank. Humanitarian aid has entered Gaza as part of the deal.
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Red Cross reasons to be hopeful this COP 28
By British Red Cross
The effects of climate change are happening now, and we have to adapt. But Red Cross projects helping people adjust to climate change, and arereason for hope.
What is the Red Cross doing to help hostages in Gaza?
By British Red Cross
As a neutral intermediary, the International Committee of the Red Cross plays an important practical role once the release of hostages has been agreed.
Catastrophe in Gaza as food, water and fuel run out
By British Red Cross
Men, women and children are facing a desperate situation in Gaza as fighting continues and clean water, food, medical supplies and fuel run out.
Move-on period: more than 50,000 refugees could be homeless by the end of the year
By British Red Cross
Unless people are given more time to find employment and support after being given refugee status, thousands could become destitute in months.
Afghanistan earthquake: thousands of people affected in Herat province
By British Red Cross
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in the Herat province of Afghanistan and left many families homeless.
Morocco earthquake: one month on
By British Red Cross
A month on from the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck the High Atlas Mountains and Marrakesh, and communities are starting the long road to recovery.
Black history month
"That was me once, I know what it's like"
Mohammed came to the UK as a refugee and now helps people in crisis as an Emergency Response volunteer. He draws on his lived experience to empathise with those he helps.
The famous Black doctor of Paddington
A doctor who overcame prejudice to help others during the First World War finally won recognition a hundred years later.
Black history is British history: a celebration
Our curator introduces an exploration and celebration of Black British history in our online exhibition
How we're helping in emergencies around the world
Morocco earthquake: humanitarian needs remain high
Urgent search and rescue operations are underway in Morocco, after a powerful earthquake struck the Al Haouz province. More than two thousand people were killed and many more are missing.
Libya floods: thousands are thought to have died, after Storm Daniel
Floods in Libya have left thousands of people dead and more missing. Find out more about the devastating flooding and how the Red Cross is helping.
Here for humanity
Disaster can strike anytime, anywhere. With millions of volunteers across 192 countries, the Red Cross can reach people with the help they need in a crisis.
The latest news on the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Over 44,000 people killed after powerful 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes strike southern Turkey and northern Syria
What is happening in Sudan?
The latest updates on the situation in Sudan
Africa food crisis: the Red Cross response
The Red Cross and Red Crescent are providing immediate aid as well as longer term solutions to the crisis
Flooding in Pakistan: the latest news
Deadly floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,600 people. Our Pakistan Floods Appeal is now live
The global impact of the Ukraine crisis: 500 days on
Five hundred days on from the escalation of violence, the conflict's ripple effect reaches across the globe
Our work with refugees
5 facts about Channel crossings and why people make them
There are a lot of misconceptions about why men, women and children risk their lives to cross the Channel in the hopes of finding safety in the UK. Here are five facts about it
Asylum seekers: are they living on easy street?
With so many conflicting reports, it's hard to picture life for an asylum seeker in the UK. We shed some light on the matter.
"This is not a refugee story, it's a love story"
Hamed Amiri's life has been extraordinary. Here, he describes his family’s escape from Herat, which inspired a sell-out play.
How the Illegal Migration Act affects vulnerable communities
By British Red Cross
The Illegal Migration Bill has now passed and has become law. But what will it actually mean for people who have fled their home countries?
First aid advice
"I knew I had to keep calm": How to help someone having a heart attack
Would you know what to do if someone was having a heart attack? Tim Connor did, which is why his colleague Tony Wong is still alive and well today.
Students: are you sure that's freshers flu and not meningitis?
Make sure you can tell the difference, so that you can stay safe and help a friend if they start to feel unwell.
How to help someone who's been stabbed
Anyone who's been stabbed needs immediate help - their life could be at risk. Here's what to do.
Climate change around the world
Met Office: last year's record breaking heatwave will become the norm by 2060
The Met Office’s State of the UK Climate report shows that July 2022 was the warmest summer since records began.
"Climate change: these extremes are the new normal, the time to adapt is now"
Richard Blewitt, executive director, British Red Cross sets out some startling figures on climate change, and explains why it’s vital that we raise our global ambition.
Are extreme weather events becoming more frequent?
The Met Office’s senior climate scientist Nikos Christidis explains the link between extreme weather events and climate change
Feeling anxious or lonely? Read on...
Dr Radha Modgil’s 5 top tips for easing stress and anxiety
Some simple, practical steps to take
Let's talk about loneliness: part one
Loren, our young volunteer, answers other young people's questions about loneliness.
Let's talk about loneliness: part two
Part two of Loren's answers to young people's questions around loneliness.
Our history of helping
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the British Red Cross
Remembering 70 years with Her Majesty The Queen as our Patron. Here, we take a look back at some moments in that relationship, from her earliest address at our National Conference to comforting service users during their time of need.
The famous Black doctor of Paddington
A doctor who overcame prejudice to help others during the First World War finally won recognition a hundred years later.
The heroic women of WW1: a nurse's diary
Peggy Arnold was a WW1 nurse serving on the frontline. Here we celebrate her bravery, and the bravery of volunteers like her.
Here for humanity
In the UK and 191 other countries, our teams are ready to help in an emergency. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.
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