From November 6 to 9, 2017, the XXI General Assembly of the International Federation of National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent took place in the city of Antalya, Turkey. Dr. Miguel Angel Villarroel Sierraalta, has been elected with 109 votes in favor to represent America as vice president of the International Federation […]

On November 3 in the city of Antalya Turkey, the Venezuelan Red Cross, through Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the National Society, grants recognition to the Red Cross of Vanuatu on the celebration of its 35th anniversary, by to stimulate and facilitate continuously and in all its forms the humanitarian action with a view […]

On Friday, November 3, 2017, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, attended as a guest at the Conference of the National Societies of the Red Cross of the Countries of the Asia-Pacific, held in Antalya, Turkey. With the participation of all the National Societies of the region and topics of vital importance for the future of the same […]

A meeting was held on 16 October 2017 with the Secretary-General and CEO of the Singapore Red Cross, Mr. Benjamin William, with Ms Charis CHAN, Head of the International Department of the Red Cross of Singapore and Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the Venezuelan Red Cross, where important points were analyzed concerning the future […]

On October 13, 2017, a meeting was held with Deputy National Chairman and Art Advisor — Datuk Wira Dr Hj Bahari bin Datuk Abu Mansor — with the Secretary General — Dato Sayed A. Rahman bin Sayed Mohd — with National Vice Chairman & National Committee & Publicity Committee — Dato’Hj Nasir Mustafa — with […]

On 11 October 2017, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a meeting was held with the Deputy Secretary-General for International Affairs, Mr. Fahad Addelrahman, Sultan, with the Consultant of the International Department, Dr. Abdel Karim Bensiali and Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice-President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, where important points were analyzed concerning the future of […]

On August 7th, 2017, in Panama City, Panama, a meeting with the Regional Director of the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Societies for America, Mr. Walter Cotte; Mr. Stephan Sakalian; Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Venezuelan Red Cross; Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice-President of the Venezuelan Red Cross among other valuable delegates of said […]

The Italian Red Cross organized special events on June 24th and 26th to commemorate the battle of Solferino. Said event culminated with “la Fiaccolata”, a vigil and 10 Km march attended by ove 10.000 people.

On May 26th and 27th, 2017, in the city of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic took place the Regional Inter-American Red Cross Committee meeting (CORI). 29 National Societies from said continent were present. Important decisions were made regarding the future of our Continent and the Movement.

On April 9th and 12th, 2017, on Abijen, Côte d’Ivoire took place the IX Pan African Conference (Investing on Africa). Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice-President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) represented the only National Society of the American Continent present on said conference.