Red Cross stories

Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.

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5 December 2024

University of Auckland wins 2024 IHL Moot

This year's Moot case saw TechAnon appear before the International Criminal Court. Although a fictional case, it highlights real concerns about the use and misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and social media in modern warfare. It shows the effects of war in cities and the risks of targeting civilian objects.

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21 October 2024

New Zealanders’ support helps thousands of people affected by the conflict in Ukraine

The generosity of New Zealanders means we have raised just over NZD$5 million to help people affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

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Ukraine Red Cross aid station after Kyiv bombardment March 24

30 August 2024

International Day of the Disappeared: Remembering the missing

The International Day of the Disappeared is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the families of missing persons and to remember their missing relatives. We want families to know that they are not alone, that their loved ones are not forgotten, and that the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement continues to work to help them find the answers and support they deserve.

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International Day of Disappeared: Remembrance Day

13 August 2024

What next for the Geneva Conventions? Vice-President John Dyer speaks

On 7 August New Zealand Red Cross marked the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions with an event at New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand Red Cross Vice President John Dyer spoke about the importance of the Geneva Conventions and the way they actively protect civilians, medics, and aid workers during conflicts. 

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John Dyer GC75 speech August 2024

7 May 2024

Relaunching the international humanitarian law collection at Napier Library

On 8 May 2024, Napier Library re-launched their international humanitarian law collection. First opened in 2006 by then New Zealand Red Cross National President Jocelyn Lady Keith CBE, the collection is once again available to the public after the library refurbished their buildings. The following is the speech delivered at the relaunch event by our current National President Kerry Nickels.

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