Matters of principle
The Fundamental Principles turn 50 years old this year. What better time to examine the challenges faced in puttingthese key guiding principles into action?
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Humanitarian index
930,000
Families displaced by recent earthquakes in Nepal
The earthquakes prompted a Movement-wide response, with some 200 international staff from more than 17 National Societies playing a variety of roles. Read more
1,750
People though to have died en route from Libya to Lampedusa
Hundreds of thousands of people, including unaccompanied children, have made their way to Europe fleeing violence in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Read more
5,000
People though to have died crossing the Mediterranean
Thousands of deaths in the Mediterranean sea have pushed migration and refugees to the top of the news agenda and inspired global action. Read more
50 million
People forced to migrate last year
The highest number of forced migrants since the Second World War. Read more
640,497
Houses damaged by earthquakes in Nepal
More than 222,000 were completely destroyed, according to the Nepali government. Read more
930,000
Families displaced by Nepal earthquakes
Thousands of families have received shelter support from the Nepal Red Cross. Read more
