The International Federation of the Red Cross, via its representative in Myanmar, reported on ongoing search and rescue efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake amid conflict in the region. The organization is mobilizing emergency aid to support vulnerable communities in an authoritarian crisis context.

Kate Forbes was elected as president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on December 11, 2023. Her election, celebrated by the American Red Cross, marks a historic milestone as only the second woman to hold this position, underlining the organization's commitment to diversity, transparency, and progressive leadership in humanitarian work.

On November 17, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies held its annual IFRC-DREF pledging conference in Geneva, securing a record CHF 64 million to bolster its Disaster Response Emergency Fund. The achievement, which surpassed previous records, underscores a commitment to transparent humanitarian aid and rapid disaster response.

In summer 2022, Kremlin loyalist Pavel Savchuk was elected to the governing board of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, granting him access to the Geneva headquarters and enabling efforts to expand Russian influence and promote the use of the Russian language within the organization. This development raises concerns regarding the neutrality and independence of the humanitarian body.