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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement The name Red Cross

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The name Red Cross generally refers to

the humanitarian movement.
Founded: 1863, Geneva, Switzerland
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Volunteers: Around 17 million
Focus: Humanitarianism
Founders: Henry Dunant, Gustave,  Guillaume Henri Dufour, Louis Appia, Théodore Maunoir.
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately

97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide.
was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
The movement consists of several distinct organizations that are legally independent from each other. The movement's parts are.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a private

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a private humanitarian institution

founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, in particular by Henry Dunant and Gustave Moynier. Its 25-member committee has a unique authority under international humanitarian law to protect the life
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) was founded in 1919 and today it coordinates activities between the 190 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies within the Movement.
National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies exist in nearly every country in the world. Currently 190 National Societies are recognized by the ICRC and admitted as full members of the Federation.
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Fundamental principles At the 20th International Conference in Neue Hofburg, Vienna,

Fundamental principles

At the 20th International Conference in Neue Hofburg, Vienna, from 2–9

October 1965, delegates "proclaimed" seven fundamental principles which are shared by all components of the Movement.
Humanity
Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being.
2) Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions
3) Neutrality
In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities.
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4) Independence The Movement is independent. Countries must always maintain their

4) Independence
The Movement is independent. Countries must always maintain their autonomy

so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
5) Voluntary Service
It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity
It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and dutiesin helping each other, is worldwide.
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to monitor compliance of warring parties with the Geneva Conventions. to

to monitor compliance of warring parties with the Geneva Conventions.
to organize

nursing and care for those who are wounded on the battlefield.
to supervise the treatment of prisoners of war.
to help with the search for missing persons in an armed conflict (tracing service).
to organize protection and care for civil populations.

Activities of the International Committee of RC.

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Activities of the International Federation of RC. to promote humanitarian principles

Activities of the International Federation of RC.

to promote humanitarian principles

and values.
to provide relief assistance in emergency situations of large magnitude, such as natural disasters.
to support the national societies with the provision of equipment and relief supplies.
to support local health care projects.
to support the national societies with youth-related activities.
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The 2009 budget of the ICRC amounts to more than 1

The 2009 budget of the ICRC amounts to more than 1

billion Swiss francs.
Most of that money comes from the States, including Switzerland in its capacity as the depositary state of the Geneva Conventions, from national Red Cross societies, the signatory states of the Geneva Conventions, and from international organizations like the European Union.
All payments to the ICRC are voluntary and are received as donations based on two types of appeals issued by the Committee: an annual Headquarters Appeal to cover its internal costs and Emergency Appeals for its individual missions.

 Financial Matters of ICRC

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The main parts of the budget of the IFRC are funded

The main parts of the budget of the IFRC are funded

by contributions from the national societies which are members of the IFRC and through revenues from its investments.
The exact amount of contributions from each member society is established by the Finance Commission and approved by the General Assembly. Any additional funding, especially for unforeseen expenses for relief assistance missions,
It is raised by "appeals" published by the IFRC and comes for voluntary donations by national societies, governments, other organizations, corporations, and individuals.

 Financial Matters of IFRC

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Goal 1: Reduce the number of deaths, injuries and impact from

Goal 1: Reduce the number of deaths, injuries and impact from disasters.
Goal 2: Reduce the

number of deaths, illnesses and impact from diseases and public health emergencies.
Goal 3: Increase local community, civil society and Red Cross Red Crescent capacity to address the most urgent situations of vulnerability.

Goal of red cross

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Goal 4: Promote respect for diversity and human dignity, and reduce

Goal 4: Promote respect for diversity and human dignity, and reduce intolerance, discrimination

and social exclusion.
To achieve these goals, we need a responsive and focused organization where resources are aligned and efforts can be scaled up when and where most needed.
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Achievement In 1864, 12 countries signed the original Geneva Convention, which

Achievement

 In 1864, 12 countries signed the original Geneva Convention, which called for

the humane treatment of sick and wounded soldiers, regardless of nationality, and the civilians who came to their aid.
Dunant experienced financial setbacks that forced him to declare bankruptcy in 1867, and he resigned from the Red Cross.
In 1901, he received the first-ever Nobel Peace Prize; his citation for the award stated: “Without you, the Red Cross, the supreme humanitarian achievement of the nineteenth century would probably have never been undertaken.
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During World War I, the organization experienced significant growth, going from

During World War I, the organization experienced significant growth, going from some

100 local chapters in 1914 to more than 3,800 chapters four years later. The Red Cross recruited 20,000 nurses for military service and provided support for U.S. and Allied troops as well as civilian refugees.
In World War II, the organization’s efforts included recruiting more than 104,000 nurses for the armed forces and sending more than 300,000 tons of supplies abroad. In 1941, the Red Cross started a national blood donation program to collect blood for U.S. armed forces
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DRAWBACKS “The Red cross secret disaster” IN 2012, TWO MASSIVE STORMS

DRAWBACKS

“The Red cross secret disaster” IN 2012, TWO MASSIVE STORMS pounded

the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless, hungry or without power for days and weeks.
During Sandy, emergency vehicles were taken away from relief work and assigned to serve as backdrops for press conferences, angering disaster responders on the ground.
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After both storms, the charity’s problems left some victims in dire

After both storms, the charity’s problems left some victims in dire

circumstances or vulnerable to harm, the organization’s internal assessments acknowledge. 
Handicapped victims “slept in their wheelchairs for days” because the charity had not secured proper cots.
In one shelter, sex offenders were “all over including playing in children’s area” because Red Cross staff “didn’t know/follow procedures.”
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) first opened up

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) first opened up

an office in India in 1982.
It has focused its attention on Jammu and Kashmir, but has recently ventured into states affected by Maoist violence.
For over 15 years, the ICRC has been visiting detainees in Jammu and Kashmir and submitting reports on jail conditions to the authorities.

Red Cross Relations With India