American Red Cross The American Red Cross (chartered as the American National Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States, as part of the International Federation of the Red Cross.
International Red Cross And Red Crescent Movement The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest group of humanitarian non-governmental organizations, often known simply as the Red Cross, after its original symbol. The Movement is composed of, but must be distinguished from: *the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a committee of Swiss nationals based in Geneva, Switzerland, which leads the international movement and which has special responsibilities under international humanitarian law *the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS, which is the composed body of all national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies which was established to coordinate international relief actions and promote humanitarian activities), and *the 181 individual national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies (list). The Red Cross movement now has more than 115 million volunteers.
International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is an international humanitarian organisation, often better known as the Red Cross or the Red Crescent. The Federation was previously known as the "League of Red Cross Societies" (prior to 1983) and the "League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies" (prior to 1991).
Red Cross The terms Red Cross and Red Crescent are often used as short names for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, or its two leading international organs, the ICRC and the IFRCS. This page is about the symbol itself, see respective articles for information about the organizations and movements. ---- The Red Cross is a symbol which under the Geneva conventions is to be placed on humanitarian and medical vehicles and buildings to protect them from military attack. The Red Cross flag is not to be confused with the St George cross which is the flag of England, Barcelona, Freiburg and several other places. The red cross of the St George cross extends to the edge of the flag, whereas the red cross on the Red Cross flag does not.
International Committee Of The Red Cross The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a committee of Swiss nationals and probably will be so as long as the ICRC exists. Since a couple of years ago service of individuals from other countries as delegates to lead or participate in abroad missions conducted by the ICRC has been allowed. Previously, serving as a delegate was also restricted to Swiss citizens but the need for delegates by far exceeds the number of Swiss people who are willing and/or qualified to go on such a mission. The committee appoints new members to itself to replace those who resign or die, and the maximum number of members is 25. They lead the international Red Cross movement (often simply known after its symbol, the Red Cross), and has special responsibilities under international humanitarian law. Its key responsibility is to maintain support and respect for international humanitarian law, which serves to protect the victims of armed conflict. Its formation was first mandated by the First Geneva Convention.
The Order Of The Estonian Red Cross The Order of the Estonian Red Cross (Eesti Punase Risti Teenetemärk, in Estonian, L'Ordre De Le Croix-Rouge Estonienne, in France) was instituted in 1920 by the Estonian Red Cross Society. The Order of the Estonian Red Cross is bestowed in order to give recognition for humanitarian services rendered in the interests of the Estonian people and for the saving of life.
The Order Of The Estonian Red Cross, The Silver Star
Canadian Red Cross The Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit, humanitarian organization formed in 1909 under the Canadian Red Cross Society Act, which legally established the Red Cross as the corporate body in Canada responsible for providing volunteer aid in accordance with the Geneva Conventions. It is a national society and member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Movement includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation). It is one of 179 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
List Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest group of humanitarian non-governmental organisations. The Movement is composed of the following bodies:
*The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a committee of Swiss nationals based in Geneva, Switzerland, which leads the international movement and which has special responsibilities under international humanitarian law.
Red Cross Nordic United World College The Red Cross Nordic United World College (RCNUWC) is the ninth and second-youngest member to the family of United World Colleges. Patrons of the college and the movement include Nelson Mandela, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan and Thor Heyerdahl. The movement was established by the German Educationalist Kurt Hahn to promote international understanding and peace. Most of the colleges have about 200 students from more than 60 countries. Students are selected only on merit and generally receive full scholarships.
Japanese Red Cross Japanese Red Cross (Nihon Sekijuji) is a humanitarian corporation established by the Japanese Red Cross Law of 1952. The Imperial Family of Japan traditonally has supported the red cross society, with Empress as Honorary President and other royal family members as Vice-Presidents. Its headquaters is located in Tokyo and local chapters are set up in all 47 prefectures. 15,530,000 individual and 220,000 corporate members join the society. The society operates 92 Red Cross Hospitals and 79 Blood Centers all over the country, and conducts relief activities when major disasters take place. Big earthquakes which frequently occur in Japan are an area of work for the society. The Japanese experienced great earthquakes at Tokyo in 1923, at Kobe in 1995, and at Niigata in 2004.