IRC International Rescue Committee [to 7 November 2015]
http://www.rescue.org/press-release-index

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Press Releases
07 Nov 2015
The International Rescue Committee celebrates an Ebola-free Sierra Leone but Cautions that Now is Not the Time to Let Down our Guard

04 Nov 2015
Urgent Humanitarian Action Needed on European Refugee Crisis – International Rescue Committee Briefing
Europe’s response to the refugee crisis within its borders is shamefully inadequate. Basic elements of the humanitarian response are failing in frontline countries which refugees are moving through, leaving thousands of people without adequate shelter, food or safety. Experienced International Rescue Committee (IRC) workers on the ground – who have responded to major conflicts and disasters around the globe – report that conditions in Europe are amongst the worst they have ever witnessed. With winter approaching, the number of refugees fleeing to Europe is increasing, rather than decreasing. As a matter of the utmost urgency, the EU and its member states must act now in 5 key areas to ensure there is a co-ordinated, well-funded humanitarian response that provides safe reception for refugees. If this does not happen, many more people will die…

Action is needed in 5 areas to secure an effective humanitarian response in the frontline countries of Europe:
:: Refugees must be properly received when they arrive in Europe
:: Conditions in camps are terrible and must be improved
:: Specialist protection is needed for the most vulnerable groups
:: Clarity is needed over who is coordinating the humanitarian response
:: Not enough funding is available to meet needs – at least €500 million is required…