Austrian Red Cross
Austrian Red Cross
The Austrian Red Cross (Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz) is a humanitarian organization that is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It was established in 1880 and is based in Vienna, Austria.
Pronunciation
- Austrian: /ˈɔːstriən/
- Red: /rɛd/
- Cross: /krɔːs/
Etymology
The term "Austrian Red Cross" is a direct translation of the German Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz. The "Red Cross" part of the name refers to the emblem used by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which was chosen as an inverse of the Swiss flag (a red cross on a white background) in honor of its founder, Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman.
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Functions
The Austrian Red Cross provides a wide range of services, including disaster relief, health and social services, first aid training, and blood donation. It also plays a key role in the coordination of international humanitarian aid efforts.
History
The Austrian Red Cross was established in 1880, following the adoption of the Geneva Convention in Austria in 1864. It has since grown to become one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the country, with over 73,000 volunteers and 8,000 employees.
See Also
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Geneva Convention
- Humanitarian Aid
- Emergency Medical Services
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Austrian Red Cross
- Wikipedia's article - Austrian Red Cross
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