List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (pronunciation: /rɛd krɒs ænd rɛd krɛsənt səˈsaɪɪtiz/) refers to the collective group of national organizations that are part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Etymology
The term "Red Cross" is derived from the symbol of a red cross on a white background, which is the inverse of the Swiss flag. The "Red Crescent" is used in Islamic countries and was officially recognized in 1929.
Related Terms
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The global humanitarian network of 192 national societies.
- Geneva Conventions: A series of international treaties that dictate the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war.
- International Committee of the Red Cross: An independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The world's largest humanitarian network that reaches 150 million people in 192 National Societies through the work of over 13.7 million volunteers.
List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The list of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- American Red Cross
- British Red Cross
- Canadian Red Cross
- German Red Cross
- Turkish Red Crescent
- Pakistan Red Crescent Society
- Iranian Red Crescent Society
Each of these societies operates under the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing emergency aid in cases of disaster, war, and health emergencies within their respective countries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Wikipedia's article - List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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