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Yesterday 15:02
IFRC official: IRCS is a key humanitarian actor
TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has highlighted the role of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) as one of the region's and the world's key humanitarian actors.
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2025-11-10 15:11
IRCS head, Saudi envoy discuss ways to boost services during Hajj
TEHRAN – Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a meeting with Abdullah bin Saudi Al-Enzi, the Saudi ambassador to Tehran, explored ways to enhance cooperation in health and relief fields throughout the Hajj pilgrimage.
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2025-11-07 13:40
Iraq seeks to benefit from IRCS's expertise, services
TEHRAN – The Iraqi deputy minister of interior has announced the country’s willingness to benefit from the services and products, as well as the experiences of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
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2025-11-04 16:49
‘BRICS should capitalize on IRCS expertise’
TEHRAN – Marco Fernandes, the Brazilian representative at BRICS Civil Council, has highlighted the need to benefit from the experiences and knowledge of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
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2025-11-02 15:26
IRCS highlights principles to manage Arbaeen, improve services
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has elaborated on eight main principles used to manage Arbaeen and improve services during the pilgrimage.
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2025-10-20 15:40
IRCS, Intl. Organization for Migration to boost co-op
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have discussed ways to boost collaborations on refugees.
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2025-10-07 15:33
IRCS, ICRC underline rapid humanitarian aid in Gaza
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have emphasized the need to facilitate the unimpeded flow of humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
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2025-09-27 15:14
IRCS, ICRC discuss ways to boost co-op
TEHRAN – Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, have explored the potential to enhance joint efforts between the two societies.
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2025-09-22 15:47
IRCS dispatches relief consignments to flood-hit Pakistan
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent a 60-ton shipment of relief items to flood victims in Pakistan.
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2025-09-21 15:10
Russian Red Cross thanks IRCS for sympathy with quake survivors
TEHRAN - In response to the message of sympathy sent by the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society following the severe earthquake in eastern Russia, the head of the Russian Red Cross expressed his appreciation for the sympathy and moral support of the IRCS.
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2025-09-16 15:17
IRCS hosts workshop to underscore rehabilitation
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held a workshop on the vital importance of rehabilitation.
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2025-09-15 15:59
IRCS highlights significance of rehabilitation in humanitarian missions
TEHRAN –Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, has underscored the importance of rehabilitation in relief and rescue services, considering it an essential part of supporting those affected by crises.
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2025-09-07 15:39
Iran sends second, third aid shipments to Afghanistan
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has dispatched the second and third humanitarian relief consignments to assist Afghan families affected by the recent devastating earthquakes.
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2025-09-05 14:29
IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent over 100 tons of essential goods to quake-hit people in Afghanistan.
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2025-09-02 15:51
IRCS ready to aid quake-hit Afghanistan
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced readiness to send relief supplies and rescue forces to assist people impacted by the earthquake in Afghanistan.
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2025-08-30 15:36
IRCS staff attending disaster response training courses
TEHRAN – The Rescue and Relief Organization of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is holding disaster preparedness and response training courses for some 85,000 rescuers, relief, and rapid response teams.
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2025-08-19 15:32
‘World Humanitarian Day, an opportunity to showcase solidarity among nations’
TEHRAN – The World Humanitarian Day is a symbol of solidarity, altruism, and sacrifice among nations, an opportunity to pay more attention to the role of humanitarian organizations in alleviating human suffering, according to the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
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2025-08-17 15:39
‘We remain fully committed to protecting, assisting people of Gaza’: ICRC assures IRCS
TEHRAN – In a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to doing its utmost to assist civilians in Gaza.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.