Red Cross stories
Red Cross stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.
22 August 2024
No hierarchy in pain and suffering – what our Movement is doing in Israel and Gaza
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we stand in solidarity with the humanitarian efforts of our Movement colleagues as they respond to the escalation of violence and displacement in Israel, Gaza, and other areas of the occupied Palestinian territories.
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13 August 2024
What next for the Geneva Conventions? Vice-President John Dyer speaks
On 7 August New Zealand Red Cross marked the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions with an event at New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand Red Cross Vice President John Dyer spoke about the importance of the Geneva Conventions and the way they actively protect civilians, medics, and aid workers during conflicts.
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7 May 2024
How we’re keeping humanity alive
Every year, 8 May is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It’s the day which celebrates the uniqueness and unity of our humanitarian Movement.
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6 May 2024
A little bit about the Florence Nightingale Medal
The Florence Nightingale Medal is the highest Red Cross award for nurses and voluntary nursing aides. Named after the famed British nurse, it honours people who’ve distinguished themselves in times of peace or war.
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20 March 2024
Annual Day of Remembrance 2024
On 19 March 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held its annual Day of Remembrance. Each year we honour and pay tribute to our colleagues who have lost their lives or who have been seriously injured while performing their humanitarian duties.
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