Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS)

2025-08-05 15:27

IRCS to host 2nd intl. rehabilitation conference

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the University of Münster, Germany, will hold the second international rehabilitation conference on Wednesday, an official with the IRCS has said.

2025-08-04 15:04

IRCS denounces Israeli strikes on Red Crescent HQ in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has condemned the airstrike on the headquarters of the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Khan Yunis, Gaza, by Israeli forces.

2025-08-03 15:56

Red crescent societies approve of IRCS call to address crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN – Red crescent societies of Russia, Norway, Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar have supported the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s call for taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.

IRCS offers to assist flood-hit Vietnamese

2025-08-02 15:54

IRCS offers humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Vietnam

TEHRAN – Following deadly flooding and landslides across Vietnam, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced its readiness to provide necessary humanitarian assistance.

2025-07-28 15:14

'Take swift action to end human crisis in Gaza': IRCS urges WHO, red crescent societies

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossin Kolivand, has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) and red crescent societies to reaffirm their commitment by taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.

2025-07-26 15:45

IRCS dispatches over 8,000 rescue workers to Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – A total of 8,200 rescue workers of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), including relief workers, physicians, and nurses, will offer services to people in Iraq during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to the head of the IRCS.

2025-07-23 15:24

IRCS urges ICRC to take immediate actions on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in a letter to the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for prompt actions to be taken to stop the humanitarian crisis escalated by starvation in Gaza, and end the torture of civilians.

2025-07-18 14:53

IRCS ready to send relief aid to flood-stricken people in Pakistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced its readiness to dispatch humanitarian aid to help individuals affected by floods in Pakistan.

2025-07-12 15:52

Aid workers’ sacrifice to inspire future generation: IFRC tells IRCS

TEHRAN –The self-sacrifice of the aid workers will inspire the future generation who want to follow the same path and provide humanitarian assistance, officials with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have said in a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

2025-07-09 15:51

IFRC proud of cooperation with IRCS: MENA director

TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is proud of cooperating with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Hossam Elsharkawi, the director of the Mediterranean and North Africa (MENA) Region at IFRC, has said.

2025-07-07 14:44

BRICS can be standard-bearer for a more humane, empathetic, and just world: head of IRCS

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has underlined the role of BRICS in the promotion of peace and sustainable development, saying that BRICS can be the standard-bearer for a more humane, empathetic, and just world.

2025-07-01 15:37

IRCS urges Red Cross societies to denounce Israel’s violation of humanitarian laws in Iran

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a letter to international communities as well as Red Cross societies, has urged them to slam the violation of humanitarian laws by the Zionist regime, demonstrated through killing IRCS members and targeting medical centers.

2025-06-22 13:20

IRCS member speaks about days of rescue work following Israeli attacks

TEHRAN--Rescue workers of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) are those who devote their lives to rescue people. They go deep into the incident to rescue the trapped person without any delay or hesitation. Amir Momeni is one of the rescue workers who speaks about the stressful minutes among the storm and the fire.

2025-06-16 17:15

IRCS recommendations for mental support for children in crisis

TEHRAN—Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) on Monday gave recommendations for caring the mental health of children given the current situation following aggression of Zionist regime to Iran.

2025-06-15 16:32

“My heart is broken” is not just enough: IRCS tells ICRC of Israeli crimes in Iran

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has told the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that just saying ‘my heart is broken’ in reaction to the photos of innocent Iranian children killed in Israeli strikes is not enough.

2025-06-09 15:12

IRCS shines at IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Academy

TEHRAN – The innovative project proposed by the Iranian Red Crescent Society's (IRCS) team, led by Setayesh Halimi Mofrad, has been selected among the top ten Final Awardees of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Limitless Youth Innovation Academy — Climate and Environmental Challenge.

Sierra Leone seeks to boost ties with IRCS in treatment, rehabilitation

2025-06-02 15:03

Sierra Leone Red Cross seeks to boost ties with Iranian Red Crescent

TEHRAN – The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in the treatment and rehabilitation sectors.

2025-05-21 15:32

With ICRC assistance, IRCS is ready to share expertise

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced readiness to share its scientific and educational experiences as well as operational expertise with other red crescent societies with the contribution of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

2025-05-10 15:02

IRCS, UNICEF host workshop on early childhood education in emergencies

TEHRAN – Recognizing the vital role of early learning, especially in times of crisis, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have held a national training workshop to ensure children are not left behind, even in emergencies.

2025-05-09 15:02

National red crescent week to be marked

TEHRAN – The national red crescent week is scheduled to be held from May 8 to 14.

2025-04-18 14:38

IRCS, IFRC discuss ways to address regional challenges

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have explored the potential to foster joint activities for dealing with regional challenges.

IRCS, Tajikistan discuss fostering ties on health, humanitarian sectors

2025-04-04 14:55

IRCS, Tajikistan discuss fostering ties on health, humanitarian issues

TEHRAN—Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and Zohidi Nizomiddin Shamsiddinzoda, the ambassador of Tajikistan to Tehran, have explored avenues for boosting collaborations in health and humanitarian fields.

2025-03-29 13:55

IRCS ready to assist quake-hit Myanmar

TEHRAN – The director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, Razieh Alishvandi, has announced the IRCS's readiness to dispatch rescue forces and relief supplies to help people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.

2025-03-17 15:31

IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Lebanon

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent a shipment of aid to war-impacted people in Lebanon.

2025-03-15 15:52

IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways for expanding collaborations to promote supportive and medical services, particularly rehabilitation services, in different provinces of the country.

2025-03-12 15:47