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![]() The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems, the symbols from which the movement derives its name, Geneva, 2005 | |
![]() The three emblems in use: Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal | |
![]() Places where the organization is based, with color distinguishing denominations around the world; red is Red Cross, green is Red Crescent, blue is Red Star of David/Red Crystal. Maroon and light green are Red Cross and Red Crescent that are not part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. | |
Abbreviation | ICRC and IFRC |
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Type | NGO, NPO |
Focus | Humanitarianism |
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Origins | Geneva |
Area served | Worldwide |
Method | Aid |
Membership | UN (United Nations General Assembly: both ICRC and IFRC) |
Key people | Mirjana Spoljaric Egger (President) |
Employees | c. 180,000 |
Volunteers | c. 16.4 million[1] |
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Website | www |
The organized International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a humanitarian movement with approximately 16 million volunteers, members, and staff worldwide. It was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
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