Dick Clomén (@dclomen) 's Twitter Profile
Dick Clomén

@dclomen

Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy, Liaison and Regional Support Unit, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Europe Region

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linkhttp://www.ifrc.org calendar_today11-10-2012 16:18:38

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This morning, #OceanViking rescued two overcrowded wooden boats in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region after being spotted from the bridge. Among survivors are 9 unaccompanied minors. There are now 196 people onboard being taken care of by the teams of SOS MEDITERRANEE and IFRC. ⬇️

This morning, #OceanViking rescued two overcrowded wooden boats in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region after being spotted from the bridge. Among survivors are 9 unaccompanied minors. 

There are now 196 people onboard being taken care of by the teams of <a href="/sosmedintl/">SOS MEDITERRANEE</a> and <a href="/ifrc/">IFRC</a>. ⬇️
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Our colleagues from the Ελληνικός Ερυθρός Σταυρός - Hellenic Red Cross are doing everything they can to extinguish the wildfires as they rage through parts of #Greece. Staff and volunteers are helping to: 👩‍🚒Extinguish the fires 💧Distribute bottles of water ⛑️Provide vital first aid and psychosocial support

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As wildfires are devastating Greece, we are reminded once again of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Greece has just endured its hottest June and July on record, leading to intense fires exacerbated by extreme heatwaves and dry conditions. Volunteers and staff from

As wildfires are devastating Greece, we are reminded once again of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Greece has just endured its hottest June and July on record, leading to intense fires exacerbated by extreme heatwaves and dry conditions.

Volunteers and staff from
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We must #ActForHumanity. We must #ProtectHumanity. Humanitarian volunteers and staff are #NotATarget. #WorldHumanitarianDay

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Since the start of this year, 28 of our volunteers and staff have died or been tragically killed while performing their humanitarian duties. This period has seen some of the highest levels of global violence against our volunteers and staff. Today, alongside IFRC President

Since the start of this year, 28 of our volunteers and staff have died or been tragically killed while performing their humanitarian duties. This period has seen some of the highest levels of global violence against our volunteers and staff.

Today, alongside IFRC President
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum new exhibition aims to rediscover the sound archives of the ICRC and @IFRC with decolonial, feminist and inclusive perspectives, in order to achieve a constellation of relationships between sound, archives and humanitarian action. For more info

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Romania is one of the countries impacted by #StormBoris ⛈️ causing massive flooding and forcing people out of their homes. See how Romanian Red Cross (Crucea Roșie Română) is responding 👇

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As Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world, extreme weather events like the current storms and floods become more frequent. We need to scale up climate adaptation action and strengthen local capacities to build preparedness and resilience against future disasters.

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A must read for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of contemporary armed conflicts and the critical role of #IHL.

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On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we stand with our staff and volunteers in the challenges of humanitarian work. At @IFRC, we believe mental health is vital to resilience. With #EU4Health, we're providing teams with training and Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) to support their well-being.

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Today, alongside Pierre Krähenbühl, I had the honor of presenting the joint resolution, “Call for Respect and Support for Principled Humanitarian Action,” which has now been officially adopted by the Council of Delegates. This resolution, jointly developed by the @IFRC and ICRC

Today, alongside <a href="/PKraehenbuehl/">Pierre Krähenbühl</a>, I had the honor of presenting the joint resolution, “Call for Respect and Support for Principled Humanitarian Action,” which has now been officially adopted by the Council of Delegates. 

This resolution, jointly developed by the @IFRC and <a href="/ICRC/">ICRC</a>
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These words bring me to tears. A father’s poem written to his 7-year-old daughter who passed away shortly after being rescued by IFRC and SOS MEDITERRANEE teams.

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Financial strain is pushing more displaced Ukrainians to return home even to front-line areas where devastation and the threat of violence remains high, a new @IFRC report finds. ifrc.org/press-release/…

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After nearly three years of conflict, the humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain critical—especially in frontline areas. A new @IFRC report highlights that elderly displaced persons face increasing hardship, with many struggling to access medical care, language support, and

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Heavy rains pound Tuscany and Emilia-Romanga in Italy bringing flooding. ⛑️ The Italian Red Cross teams have mobilized to support communities.

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❤️‍🩹 Support. Heal. Empower. The Swedish Red Cross creates a support network for survivors of domestic abuse. The survivors are introduced to volunteer mentors and offered a safe space to heal and reconnect with themselves and others - without judgment, without fear.

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❓Did you know that 11 billion tons of fresh water have been lost due to glacier melting in the Caucasus since 2000? Glacier meltdown contributes to water shortages & creates higher disaster risks way beyond mountainous areas. Saving glaciers means saving people #WorldWaterDay

❓Did you know that 11 billion tons of fresh water have been lost due to glacier melting in the Caucasus since 2000?

Glacier meltdown contributes to water shortages &amp; creates higher disaster risks way beyond mountainous areas.

Saving glaciers means saving people
#WorldWaterDay
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❗️80% of mine victims are civilians. It means anti-personnel mines inevitably kill and maim the very people they were meant to protect. This is unacceptable. We call states to uphold - not weaken - humanitarian norms and the vision of a mine-free world.shorturl.at/qTgX6

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Our aid workers were brutally killed and thrown into a mass grave in Gaza. This must never happen again | Jagan Chapagain theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Rewarding and at times emotional ❤️exchange between colleagues in the IFRC network of mental health, psychosocial support and psychological first aid ⛑️ practitioners, who have delivered quality services to more than 600.000 persons on the move. Sincere gratitude to EU One Health🙏