Press Release | EMERGENCY UK

OPEN ARMS – EMERGENCY: 219 Survivors On Board The Open Arms Vessel.

March 29, 2021
Press Release

After conducting a rescue mission on Saturday and spending Sunday assessing the area, the Open Arms vessel, with EMERGENCY personnel on board, has just completed another rescue operation of two other boats in distress in the Maltese SAR zone

Rich Nations Vaccinating One Person Every Second While Majority of the Poorest Nations Are Yet to Give a Single Dose

March 10, 2021
Press Release

US, UK and EU blocking proposals at WTO to help poorer countries get vaccines more quickly

Open Arms and EMERGENCY Have Just Landed 146 People at Porto Empedocle, After Saving Them at Sea in Two Operations Under Difficult Conditions and Pressure From Libya’s So-Called Coast Guard

February 16, 2021
Press Release

Last night the ship Open Arms, with EMERGENCY workers on board, reached Porto Empedocle, the designated harbour for the 146 people it has rescued in the last few days.

EMERGENCY Wins Eesc Civil Solidarity Prize for Its Cross-Border Battle With the Pandemic

February 15, 2021
Press Release

The Italian NGO EMERGENCY is among 23 projects from the EU and the UK that have received the award for their outstanding contribution to fighting COVID-19 and its disastrous consequences. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has awarded the…

Monopolies Causing “Artificial Rationing” in COVID-19 Crisis as 3 Biggest Global Vaccine Giants Sit on Sidelines

February 5, 2021
Press Release

The supply of safe and effective vaccines for all is being artificially rationed because of the protection of exclusive rights and monopolies of pharmaceutical corporations, the People’s Vaccine Alliance said today.

Successful Transfer of All 265 Rescued People Onboard the Open Arms Vessel, Despite Adverse Weather Conditions

January 5, 2021
Press Release

We are happy that the people rescued during Mission 79 can now receive the treatment and protection to which they are entitled.

Rockets Hits Kabul, Afghanistan. EMERGENCY: Explosions Near Our Hospital

November 21, 2020
Afghanistan, Press Release

Kabul was hit by heavy attacks this morning with approximately 23 missiles landing in the city.

Unsustainable Situation in the Mediterranean: Several Reports of Boats in Distress.

November 12, 2020
Mediterranean Sea, Press Release

At this moment our ship is located off the coast of Lampedusa, waiting to receive information on how and where to guarantee our guests the care they need.