61. Red Cross Red Crescent - A History by Davison resulted in the birth of the league of red cross societies, in October 1983 to the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, http://www.ifrc.org/who/history.asp

Search : Who we are Role and Mission Strategy 2010 Secretariat Field structure ... Constitution History The International Federation was founded in 1919 in Paris in the aftermath of World War I. The war had shown a need for close cooperation between Red Cross Societies, which, through their humanitarian activities on behalf of prisoners of war and combatants, had attracted millions of volunteers and built a large body of expertise. A devastated Europe could not afford to lose such a resource. It was Henry Davison, president of the American Red Cross War Committee, who proposed forming a federation of these National Societies. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies, which was renamed in October 1983 to the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and then in November 1991 to become the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The first objective of the Federation was to improve the health of people in countries that had suffered greatly during the four years of war. Its goals were "to strengthen and unite, for health activities, already-existing Red Cross Societies and to promote the creation of new Societies"

62. International Red Cross And Red Crescent Movement - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclop of red cross and red Crescent societies, formerly the league of red crosssocieties ; and the 182 national red cross and red Crescent societies. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cross

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Red Cross This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. This article has been tagged since August 2005. See How to Edit and Style and How-to for help, or this article's talk page For other uses, see Red Cross (disambiguation) The red cross, a symbol commonly used by the organization. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest group of humanitarian voluntary relief organizations with more than 97 million volunteers worldwide. It is often known simply as the Red Cross or Red Crescent because of its original emblems Contents Composition Terminology Activities History ... edit Composition The Movement is composed of the following organizations: the individual national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies belonging to each country. ( List the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a committee of mostly Swiss nationals based in Geneva Switzerland , which leads the Movement and which has special responsibilities under international humanitarian law; and 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 established to coordinate international relief actions and promote humanitarian activities

63. 8 May - World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 8 May World red cross red Crescent Day later called the General Assemblyof the International Federation of red cross societies, the league was http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList305/AE56574A09A3B571C1256B66005F

About the ICRC ICRC activities The ICRC worldwide Focus ... Print this page 8 May - World Red Cross Red Crescent Day It's the birthday of Henry Dunant, born in Geneva in 1828, recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize. But the anniversary took an unexpected course before being adopted by the Movement... First aid: a symbol of the Movement Photo: Ayad el Mounzer / Lebanese RC In 1922, just after World War I, there was a general yearning for peace. In the Czech Republic and Slovakia - then one State, Czechoslovakia - the National Society proclaimed a three-day truce at Easter to promote peace. An eminent government leader of the time summed up the underlying aspirations of that initiative as follows: "Our Red Cross wants to prevent disease so that it will not be obliged to give care; it also wants to encourage our society to prevent wars rather than having to bear the serious consequences involved. We all know the importance of the moral potential it brings into being and extends to all sections of the community. If its annual action could take hold in the whole world, this would certainly be a major contribution to peace". This was an intimation of what was to become World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. This initiative, known as the "Red Cross Truce", had a big impact on the public, but met with some scepticism among National Society leaders. As a result the 14th International Conference of the Red Cross set up an International Commission to study the Red Cross Truce. Its report, presented to the 15th International Conference in Tokyo in 1934, stated that it approved the principle of the Truce and considered it advisable that its application be made more general, from the point of view of methodology, taking into account the psychology characteristic of different regions.

64. History Of Red Cross They work with sister red cross societies around the world to help the ranksof each red cross society, the ICRC, and the league symbolize compassion http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/WRAMC/RedCross/historyARC.htm

The American Red Cross A History of Helping Others S ince 1881, people have turned to the American Red Cross for emergency services. Today, 1.2 million trained and dedicated American Red Cross volunteers, young and old, are helping their neighbors across the country every day. Although it is not a government agency, the American Red Cross is chartered by Congress to provide special services to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and to disaster victims. American Red Cross workers assist our men and women in the Armed Forces and their families in emergencies. They are at the scene of more than 40,000 disasters a year, from house fires to devastating floods and tornadoes. They also teach their neighbors lifesaving skills in Red Cross CPR, first aid, water safety, and health courses. They collect about 6 million units of blood yearly in local blood drives. They work with sister Red Cross societies around the world to help victims of natural and man-made calamities. The Red Cross Movement Is Founded to Protect Victims of War The American Red Cross is part of an international humanitarian movement that has its roots in 19th century war-torn Europe.

65. 1900-1950- Canadian Red Cross At the Cannes Conference, the red cross societies of the United States, Britain, This permitted the Canadian red cross to join the league of red cross http://www.redcross.ca/main.asp?id=007834

66. American Red Cross Of The Tri-States red cross personnel were requested by the government. 1919 – The league of redcross societies was formed by Henry Davison. 1933 – The red cross eased http://www.arcdbq.org/aboutus.html

Mission and Vision Statement Mission Statement The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Vision Statement The American Red Cross... Touching more lives, Under the same trusted Symbol (back to top) Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Humanity: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. Impartiality It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. Neutrality: It order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

67. Other Red Cross Services In Sheboygan County The league of red cross and red Crescent societies (league) is charged with theresponsibility of coordinating relief efforts following natural disasters, http://www.redcrosssheboygan.org/other_services.htm

Home Bloodmobile Directors Disaster ... Links [ Other Services ] Pictures Safety Tips Staff Volunteers Sheboygan County Chapter Other Red Cross Services in Sheboygan County Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) It's a fact of military life: military families are frequently separated and on the move. No matter how strong the family ties, moves and separations often put strain on relationships. The Red Cross can help with immediate personal and family problems. Red Cross acts as a liaison between the serviceperson, no matter where they're stationed, and their family back home. A Red Cross presence is maintained at U.S. military bases around the world. Families back home simply have to contact the nearest Red Cross chapter for assistance. In the event of an emergency, critical accident, illness, or death in a serviceperson's immediate family, the Red Cross should be called at once. The Red Cross is equipped to verify the situation and relay an emergency leave request to proper military authorities. It is then up the commanding officer to decide whether or not to grant leave. Regular communication between servicepersons and their families is ordinarily no problem, but sometimes, a long time with no word can become worrisome. The Red Cross can help. Through our worldwide communications network, we can communicate with the installation or ship where the serviceperson is stationed. You'll get a report on his or her welfare to give you peace of mind. Also, servicepersons can request the same service related to families back home.

68. Untitled Document In the 1950s the British red cross Society further established Branches in the league of red cross and red Crescent societies on 24th August 1963 . http://www.redcrescent.org.my/detailproduct.asp?id=381

69. Mar 24 '03 - The International Federation Signs Agreement With The Arab League the Arab league and the International Federation of red cross and red The Federation, the national red cross and red Crescent societies and the http://www.palestinercs.org/pressreleases/PR240303WBRR.htm

Mar 24 '03 - The International Federation signs agreement with the Arab League Home Up Feedback Contents ... Donate to PRCS Geneva -Amman , 24 March 2003 The International Federation signs agreement with the Arab League Humanitarian crises in Iraq and the Middle East were very much to the fore at today's signing in Cairo of an historic agreement on humanitarian assistance between the Arab League and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Federation’s Secretary General, Didier Cherpitel, emphasised the critical role that the Federation's member Red Crescent societies notably the Palestinian and Iraqi Red Crescent societies play in responding to humanitarian emergencies and bringing aid to the most vulnerable. "Thanks to the good preparedness work of the Red Crescent in Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Syria and Turkey, we have been able to launch an appeal for 111 million Swiss francs to assist as many as 305,000 people in the event of any major refugee crisis resulting from the present conflict. The Federation also continues to mobilise support for the emergency work of the Palestine Red Crescent Society on behalf of a population weakened by conflict, poverty and malnutrition," Cherpitel said.

70. May 6 '03 - 8th Of May The symbol of the red cross (the reverse of the Swiss flag) was recognized and founded the league of red cross and red Crescent societies (since, 1991, http://www.palestinercs.org/pressreleases/PR060503WBRR.htm

May 6 '03 - 8th of May Home Up Feedback Contents ... Donate to PRCS th of May International Day of the Red Cross and Red Crescent The International Day of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, falls each year on May 8 th , the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant , the Swiss citizen who in 1863 founded the Red Cross, which later became the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It was June 1859 when the armies of Austria and the Franco-Sardinian alliance fought a daylong battle near the northern Italian village of Solferino. The casualties were heavy; some 40,000 dead and wounded soldiers lay scattered across the battlefield. That same evening Henry Dunant, a young Swiss businessman, arrived in the area on business. He was horrified by what he saw. With the help of the women in nearby villages, Dunant tried to aid the wounded regardless of their uniform and nationality - seeing them as unarmed and suffering men in need of help. In 1863, Dunant and four citizens of Geneva called for the humane treatment of the sick and wounded during wartime. This was the precursor to the modern Geneva Conventions. This meeting marked the founding of the Committee for Relief to the Wounded, which later became the International Committee of the Red Cross. The symbol of the Red Cross (the reverse of the Swiss flag) was recognized by states in 1864 as a protective sign for ambulances, hospitals and military medical services. The Red Crescent appeared for the first time in 1876 on the ambulances of the Ottoman Empire. In 1929, it was recognized and became a protective sign.

71. NewsP4 Singapore Branch incorporated into the Malaysian red cross Society (MRCS) Souvenir organised by the league of red cross and red Crescent societies which http://www.redcross.org.sg/publication/rcnews_Nov2004/3a.html

IN THIS ISSUE SRC celebrates 55 years of Service to Humanity - A Tribute to Volunteers Foreword ... Message Milestones Award OUTSTANDING VOLUNTARY SERVICE AWARDS CORPORATE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LONG SERVICE AWARDS ... Mr Lau Hock Soon INTERNATIONAL SERVICES Singapore Red Cross raised $207, 626 for victims of the North Korea Train Explosion Outreach of Love SERVICES Heartwarming Support for AIDS Victims VDD MRCS 7th Biennial Camp 2004 Bilateral Exchange Programmes with Incheon Chapter, Korean National Red Cross and Japanese Red Cross Society AVD Run for Your Life 2004 ... RCHN Common Orientation 2004 RCTC Red Cross World First Aid Day 2004 BDRP Givers-of-Life recognised at Annual Champion Blood Donors Recognition Ceremony 2004 Rosier Red Apple Day More youth donors for Red Challenge CALENDAR OF EVENTS Singapore Branch of the British Red Cross first established, following discussions and visit by the Countess of Limerick, Vice Chairman of the British Red Cross Society.

72. International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies For the same reason, the league of red cross and red Crescent societies couldnot admit the Israeli relief society. Incidentally, there was a reference to a http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/int-ifrc.html

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Last modified: by rob raeside Keywords: icrc red cross cross red crescent ... crescent Links: FOTW homepage search write us mirrors by , 5 March 1999 History of Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Magen David, Red Lion societies Other relief societies 1949 Geneva Convention See also: International Committee of the Red Cross Red Crescent Society Magen David Adom (Red Magen David, Israel) Iranian Red Lion and Sun Hakuai Sha (Japan Philanthropy Corporation) Spomenik Kulture Flags of Protection Geneva Convention Protocol Flags The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies does indeed use a similar flag from time to time, as I have seen it around here, mainly on trucks carrying humanitarian help. However, there is never the red border around it. More often a full logo of the organization is used on a white bed sheet - the red crescent and cross in the middle of two black concentric circles, between which is written the name of the organization. On the headquarters of the organization here in Zagreb the two more usual flags (Red Cross flag and Red Crescent flag) are hoisted permanently.

73. World Economic Forum Knowledge Navigator - Niskala Markku International Federation of red cross and red Crescent societies Finnish redcross, Helsinki; 197879, Rep., Zambia, league of red cross and red http://www.weforum.org/site/knowledgenavigator.nsf/Content/Niskala Markku

Weblog Site map Contact us Search Niskala Markku Secretary-General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Founded in 1919, the International Federation comprises 181 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, a Secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. Personal Profile: 1969, MPA, Tampere Univ., Finland. 1969-70, Finance Manager, Finnish National Student Health Service; 1970-72, District Manager, Finnish Red Cross, Helsinki-Uusimaa District; 1973-74, Planning Director, Finnish Red Cross, Helsinki; 1974-84, Director, Domestic Affairs, Finnish Red Cross, Helsinki; 1978-79, Rep., Zambia, League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; 1980-81, Rep., Tanzania and later Zimbabwe, League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; 1985-87, Director, Europe Dept, League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva; 1988-2003, Secretary-Gen., Finnish Red Cross, Helsinki; since 2003, Acting Secretary-Gen., International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; since 2003, current post. Printer friendly version Send to a friend Related sessions: Strategic Alliances between Business and NGOs Last updated: 5 December 2004

74. History Of The Red Cross In July 1881, The American Association of the red cross was Over the years,the ICRC, the league of red cross and red Crescent societies (now the http://www.informatics.org/redcross/history.html

A Brief History of the Red Cross In 1859, Swiss businessman Henri Dunant (1828-1910) visited the northern Italian battlefield of Solferino and was deeply affected by the impact of war on the lives and dignity of both combatant and civilian. The memoir he wrote, A Memory of Solferino , inspired the 1863 founding of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Near the end of his book Dunant writes: "But why have I told of all these scenes of pain and distress, and perhaps aroused painful emotions in my readers? Why have I lingered with seeming complacency over lamentable pictures, tracing their details with what may appear desperate fidelity? It is a natural question. Perhaps I might answer it by another: Would it not be possible, in time of peace and quiet, to form relief societies for the purpose of having care given to the wounded in wartime by zealous, devoted and thoroughly qualified volunteers?" The aim of Dunant's proposals was twofold: on the one hand, to create in all countries voluntary "relief societies for the purpose of having care given to the wounded in wartime " and, on the other, to formulate an "international principle, sanctioned by a Convention inviolate in character, " which would serve as the basis and support for the relief societies. In 1864, representatives from 11 countries adopted ten articles for the purpose of "mitigating the evils inseparable from war..." and recommended "that there exist in every country a committee whose mission consists in cooperating in times of war with the hospital service of the armies by all means in its power."

75. Iranian Red Crescent - History & Origin It was in 1927 when the Society joined the league of red cross, now known as theInternational Federation of red cross and red Crescent societies. http://www.rcs.ir/en/index.php?page_id=2&menu_id=1&menu_item_id=3

76. American Life League - Activism The red cross. The red cross says it is not involved with abortion. But in anumber of cases, red cross societies have been involved as partners in programs http://www.all.org/activism/redcross.htm

ACTIVISM The Red Cross The Red Cross says it is not involved with abortion. But in a number of cases, Red Cross societies have been involved as partners in programs that involve contraception. Salt Lake Olympics In one of the most recent examples, a Red Cross chapter in Salt Lake City was a partner in , a program which distributed 250,000 " safe sex kits " during the Olympic Winter Games. Each kit contained two condoms. Witnesses reported that despite assurances, the condoms were given to minors. The Red Cross subsequently withdrew from the program , but only after the bulk of the distribution was complete. Adolescent programs The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is listed on a United Nations Population Fund roster of organizations involved in the effort to support "adolescent reproductive and sexual health." Among the other "partners" are the International Planned Parenthood Federation and the Margaret Sanger Center International (an outreach of Planned Parenthood of New York City, which was guided for many years by Sanger's grandson). Who's paying for all this? The UNFPA lists two major benefactors: the

77. About Us The American red cross is one of more than 145 national societies that make upthe league of red cross and red Crescent societies and it also works closely http://www.fultoncoredcross.org/about_us.html

About Us Blood Service Disaster Service Military Service ... Activities About Us Since 1881, people have turned to the American Red Cross for emergency services. There are over 1.2 million trained and dedicated Red Cross volunteers, of all ages helping their neighbors across the country every day. For more than 125 years, Red Cross workers have eased the pain and suffering of millions of people of all religions and races. Although the Red Cross is NOT a government agency, the American Red Cross was chartered by Congress in 1905 to provide special services to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and to disaster victims. Red Cross workers assist our men and women in the Armed Forces and their families in emergencies. The Red Cross is at the scene of well over 40,000 disasters each year, from home fires to major disasters affecting hundreds of people. . The American Red Cross is part of an international humanitarian movement that started in 19 th century war-torn Europe. In 1862, Swiss businessman Henry Dunant wrote of things he had seen on a battlefield in northern Italy in 1859 in a book he called A Memory of Solferino.

78. Reuters AlertNet - What's In A Logo? For Red Cross, It's Bombs, Job Cuts, Intern Westphal said the red cross red crescent movement risked a In 1983, themovement became the league of red cross and red Crescent societies. http://www.alertnet.org/thefacts/reliefresources/106579726851.htm

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79. Canon Europe - Canon Europe And Red Cross Offer The World A Glimpse Of ‘The Oth Canon will donate €1 to support participating National red cross societies.Both Canon and the red cross have close ties with UEFA Champions league http://www.canon-europe.com/About_Us/News/Corporate_Releases/The_Other_Side_of_F

80. ARC/GNY News - American Red Cross Receives Anti-Defamation The AntiDefamation league honored the American red cross and its president, Perhaps it would be ideal for all societies in the movement to bear http://www.nyredcross.org/news/2000/001107_internaward.asp

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