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✔️ Receive a certificate of recognition from the Canadian Red Cross and the University of Ottawa.

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✔️ Apply IHL knowledge through realistic case studies and a full day of simulation exercise.

✔️ Learn from leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Department of National Defence and the Department of Justice Canada.

📣Calling all students and professionals interested in learning more about International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

@uottawahrrec.bsky.social and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 2026 Summer School on IHL.

"Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. The scale of major military operations flaring across the Middle East risks embroiling the region – and beyond – into another large-scale armed conflict that will overwhelm any humanitarian response. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost. Civilians are already suffering the consequences of war. All parties to armed conflict have an obligation to uphold the rules of war, which are unequivocal. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be spared from hostilities. Schools must remain sanctuaries for learning where children can feel safe and protected from attacks, and hospitals must remain sanctuaries for saving lives. Medical personnel and first responders, such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, must be protected in all circumstances and be able to carry out their work safely. All parties must allow and facilitate safe and unrestricted access for impartial humanitarian assistance to reach those in need."

"Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost."

Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president: ms.spr.ly/63329QdvPP

📣Happening tomorrow! Join our FREE virtual webinar Service Continuity Planning 101 for community organizations.

Learn how community organizations can maintain services during emergencies.

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Ukraine Four Years On: Why Humanitarian Action Still Matters - Canadian Red Cross

Today marks four years since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

Celine McGarvey shares her experience supporting the response and why humanitarian support remains crucial.

Read more: www.redcross.ca/ukraine-four-years-on-why-humanitarian-action-still-matters

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Over 100 volunteers and 18 emergency vehicles took part, completing 26 simulated emergency cases in just over an hour. Exercises like this build coordination, confidence, and resilience - ensuring communities are better prepared when disasters strike.

Recently, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent carried out an earthquake simulation in Latakia - an essential step in strengthening emergency readiness. Supported by the Canadian Red Cross, teams trained to respond to a 7.0‑magnitude quake and manage mass‑casualty scenarios.

Donate to the ​Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal​ The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Money raised will be used to support those affected by the devastating events, helping to meet immedia...

The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal will help support those affected by the devastating events of the past week. 100% of the money raised will be used to help meet the needs and address the impacts on individuals, families, and communities, including direct and immediate financial assistance.

📣Coming up! The Canadian Red Cross and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) are partnering for a webinar on Navigating violence in contested territories.

📆 February 17, 2026
⏰ 12-1 PM

To learn more and register: www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

The Canadian Red Cross extends its deepest condolences to those impacted by the tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Our thoughts are with the parents, families, friends, and community coping with this imaginable loss at this heartbreaking time.

Donate to the ​Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal​ The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Money raised will be used to support those affected by the devastating events, helping to meet immedia...

The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C through the Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal.

You can help by donating at give.redcross.ca/page/26TRTA?...

📣Happening today! Join our FREE virtual webinar Be Ready: General preparedness.

Learn about disaster risks in your area, making an emergency plan, building an emergency kit and creating a network.

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📣Coming up! Join our FREE virtual three-part webinar on Opioid Harm Reduction (OHR): An Indigenous Perspective.

Learn about a holistic approach to OHR and engaging youth in OHR, and hear community stories of lived experience and local leadership.

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The Canadian Red Cross has supported the response by contributing funds to Red Cross Red Crescent partners, deploying 14 humanitarian experts, and sending 22,000+ relief items.

Together, Red Crescent teams and volunteers have reached millions of people with essential services.

Three years after the devastating 2023 earthquakes, millions of people in Türkiye and Syria are still rebuilding their lives.

In Türkiye, many remain in temporary accommodation. In Syria, recovery continues amid long‑standing humanitarian challenges.

Donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis - Winter relief 2026​ A generous anonymous donor will match every dollar donated by Canadians to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis - Winter relief 2026 Appeal, up to a maximum of $500,000, starting from Ja...

and other material to support the heating points set up by the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.

You can help by donating to Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis - Winter relief 2026 Appeal: give.redcross.ca/page/26UHCWR

Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses have been without power across the country in recent weeks.

Along with partners, the Canadian Red Cross bought tents, generators, furniture, charging kits, lamps, blankets, boilers

🔊Turn your sound up 🔊 The sound of Kyiv these days is generators.

Ukraine is facing its most difficult winter since the escalation of the conflict nearly four years ago. With temperatures well below -10°C, attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure have caused rolling blackouts.

🌍 Episode 4 of 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿 is out!

This month, Kelsey Lemon walks us through our emergency responses in Syria, Lebanon and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

🎥Watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/7KjQun5D0uo

Donate to the 2026 Pimicikamak Cree Nation Crisis On December 29, 2025, Pimicikamak Cree Nation declared a state of emergency following a power outage that impacted the Cross Lake area. Frigid temperatures have severely impacted community infrastruct...

The Red Cross has also provided stocks to help the community to shelter safely in place.

You can help by donating to the 2026 Pimicikamak Cree Nation Crisis Appeal: give.redcross.ca/page/26PCNC

With more than 200 homes are considered uninhabitable, we are continuing to provide support with:

✔️Registration
✔️Reception and information support
✔️Site management services
✔️Emergency lodging
✔️Food
✔️Referrals to personal services
✔️Transportation

In January, members of the Canadian Red Cross leadership team met with Pimicikamak Cree Nation community leadership to learn and hear from the community about how they have been impacted by the power outage in the Cross Lake area, and how we can continue to best support. ⬇️

The facility has just re-opened and children can now receive the specialized care they need.

This work has been financially supported by the Canadian Red Cross and other Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners, and it was made possible thanks to the donors to our Heal Health Centres campaign.

In 2024, the Centre for Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Kyiv was damaged in an attack.

In coordination with Ukraine's Ministry of Health, the Ukrainian Red Cross Society led the repair and reconstruction of the Centre.

We’re hosting a free virtual webinar where you’ll learn how to use the Ready Rating online planning platform to improve your emergency preparedness and response.

📅Thursday, January 29
🕰12-1PM ET / 10AM-11PM MT

Register now: brnw.ch/21wZqM8

Learn more and register: www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/...