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Here’s your weekly update on what different members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement* are doing.

Indonesia bombs: The Indonesia Red Cross sent seven ambulances and 42 volunteers to help survivors of Friday’s bomb attacks. Leave a message of support on our blog.

Gaza photo gallery: Six months after Israel ended its three-week military operation in Gaza, residents are still suffering. See photos of people like baby Yehia (pictured), one of many children who is being treated for anemia.

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Here’s your weekly update on what different members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement* are doing.

Pakistan conflict: “Every time we entered a village, hundreds of people asked for help.” The ICRC, the only international humanitarian organization active in Swat and Lower Dir in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province, has started to help those affected by conflict.

Protecting albinos in Burundi and Tanzania: Dozens of people with albinism have been murdered and their body parts sold in Burundi and Tanzania in the past few months. The Red Cross is providing humanitarian aid and support to their families and is defending their right to live in dignity.

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Here’s your weekly update on what different members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement* are doing.

Sri Lanka conflict: More than 250,000 people have been displaced by fighting in Sri Lanka. They need food, water, medical care, security and to know the fate of their loved ones.

Pakistan conflict: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an emergency appeal to help the Pakistan Red Crescent Society meet the humanitarian needs of 140,000 people displaced from areas of fighting. The ICRC is stepping up its support for the civilians affected.

Polio in west Africa: There have been outbreaks of polio in some west African countries that had not reported a case of the disease in over a decade. Seven thousand Red Cross volunteers in 14 countries have been taking part in a major campaign to immunise children. Read the rest of this post »

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Here’s your weekly update on what different members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement* are doing.

Swine flu: More than one week after the peak of the H1N1 crisis, terraces, squares and public places in Mexico City are once again packed to capacity.

Sri Lanka conflict: As the ICRC stands ready to carry out its humanitarian work hundreds of seriously wounded patients blocked in the conflict area have been waiting in vain for desperately needed medical care.

Pakistan: The latest fighting in Pakistan’s North-Western Frontier Province (NWFP) has caused civilian casualties and massive displacement. The head of ICRC delegation in Pakistan comments on their response. Read the rest of this post »

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Here’s your weekly update on what different members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement* are doing.

Sri Lanka conflict (pictured right): The ICRC has evacuated 13,000 people from the conflict zone since 10 February. Find out more about the work they’re doing.

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