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Red Cross and Red Crescent
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement consist of several humanitarian organizations around the world that care for the homeless, sick and wounded during both natural disasters and wars
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What are the major functions of red cross?
The Red Crescent is the Middle East's version of America's Red Cross. Instead of the Cross, they wear a crescent. The work is the same.
What programs are in place to help people during catastrophic events?
During catastrophic events, people can turn to programs like The American Red Cross that provide immediate housing, clothing and food. This program is run by donations and helps millions of people.
When was Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital created?
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital was created in 1956.
What does the Red Crescent symbol stand for?
Short Answer: The Red Crescent is an internationally accepted symbol that stands for emergency assistance, and is simply another symbol for the commonly known Red Cross. In fact, the full name of the "Red Cross" is "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies"
Longer Answer: Soon after the formation of the Red Cross in 1864, the cause was warmly accepted by Turkey, however due to objections that the Red Cross symbol could be viewed in as a religious symbol, the Red Crescent was instead used as an alternative. It wasn't until 1929 that the Crescent was official recognized, which was fortunate as the Red Crescent's activities in Greece saved countless lives during World War Two.
Other countries have their own variants of the symbols with different histories behind them. Iran for example was authorized in the use of a Red Lion and Sun symbol, however it has fallen out of use since the 1980's. Israel has pushed for recognition of the Red Star of David. The Red Cross felt the increasing number of symbols was both distracting from the goal of the organization and a point of hazard in that less-known symbols could be misunderstood and result in injury or death.
In 2005, to settle these disagreements, the Red Cross adopted the Red Crystal Symbol for use during international aid. Individual groups were to place a small version of their respective symbols within a large Red Crystal shape which allows for simple visual verification, but still allows the use of various protected symbols.
Longest Answer: There are dozens of books on the history of the Red Cross detailing an amazing history.
Start with "The Red Cross in peace and war By Clara Barton" for an early history, then "The humanitarians: the International Committee of the Red Cross By David P. Forsythe" for a more recent view.
What college did Henry Dunant attend?
He attended the Collège Calvin, formerly the Collège de Genève. It is the oldest public secondary school in Geneva and was was founded in 1559 by John Calvin.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement began almost 150 years ago when on a hot June day in 1859 Henry Dunant, a Swiss banker travelling on business in northern Italy, witnessed the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino a horrifying and bloody conflict between 300,000 soldiers from Imperial Austria and the Franco-Sardinian Alliance.
In 1862 Dunant published his recollection of this experience as A Memory of Solferino and remained convinced that the power of humanity could be engaged to alleviate suffering on a global scale. Vulnerable people exist in all societies, he argued, and should be afforded the same care and consideration.
Some of the men wounded in battle lay where they fell for days bleeding and tormented by thirst, hunger, flies and burning heat. The dead were thrown into huge pits, along with others seriously injured but alive nonetheless. Amid the stench and sounds of pain and anguish, thieves moved from person to person, robbing both the wounded and the dead. Moved by the sight of the appalling injuries suffered by these young men, Dunant rallied villagers from the town of Castiglione della Pieve to assist and tend the wounded. These townsfolk were to become the first volunteers of the Red Cross.Would there not be some means, during a period of peace and calm, of forming relief Societies whose object would be to have the wounded cared for in time of war by enthusiastic devoted volunteers fully qualified for the task. Such Societies could even render great service during epidemics or at times of disaster of flood and fire; the philanthropic motives underlying their vocation would bring them into action immediately wherever and whenever they could usefully intervene.
His matter-of-fact account, with its underlying message of hope and inspiration drew widespread support across Europe, bringing with it the salient reminder that suffering does not end once the battle has ceased.
In Geneva in October 1863 under the leadership of Henry Dunant, Gustave Moynier, General Guillaume-Henri Dufour, Dr Louis Appia and Dr Theodore Maunoir set up the International Committee for Relief to the Wounded.
The Committee, later to become the International Committee of the Red Cross, chose as their emblem a perfectly formed red cross on a white background the simple inverse of the Swiss flag.
Today it remains a universal symbol of hope and assistance.
With the urging of the Committee, the Swiss Government invited other Governments to attend an international diplomatic conference in 1864. It was at this landmark meeting of representatives from 15 European countries and the United States of America that 12 governments became signatories to the first Geneva Convention.
This was the beginning of international humanitarian law (the laws of war) and addressed in detail the issue of armed conflict. It sought to afford care for the wounded and defined medical services as "neutral" on the battlefield, at the same time bringing humanity one step closer to understanding that combatants are not the only victims of war.
When the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) was first founded in Paris in 1919 its purpose was to further develop the relationships between National Societies that had emerged during 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 first proposed forming a federation. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies, renamed in October 1983 as the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and finally in November 1991 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Their first objective 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' with its first mission to assist typhus and famine victims in Poland.
The Federation was formed by five National Societies from Britain, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. Today there are 177 one in almost every country in the world who conduct more than 80 relief operations a year.
The seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement were formally adopted at the 20th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Vienna in 1965.
How is the Red Cross different from 'SAMU Social'?
Red Cross/ Red Cresent is an International organization while SAMU is the French equevalant of the US 911 or the Emergency Medical Services. SAMU means Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente) or "emergency medical assistance" in English. "A SAMU Social is a municipal emergency service in several cities in France whose purpose is to provide care and medical aid to homeless people. This is partially accomplished via mobile units which distribute food, hot drinks, blankets, etc." from Wikipedia
SAMU is an international term and concept not only French . In many countries this international acronym is Marked on Ambulances that are agreed and regulated du SAMU. (Belgium, Luxembourg, Swirzeland, Italia, Spain, Chile, Brazil, etc) . Most extended national specilfically called "Samu" are to day in France, Chile and Brazil
SAMU new Public Health Service , it is a Regional Emergency Call Center only for Medical Emergencies wher a Regulator Physician Physician is in charge of Medical Regulation that means Dignose , Classify and respond dispatching the best mobile cara giver and orient the patient towards the best hospital response. American 911 is only coparable with European 112 salve that 112 operators connect with SAMU that do not exist in USA! Emergency Medical Assistance is a cloudy term not the traduction of SAMU.
"Samu Social" even writen "Samusocial" are a confusing names , they are neither a SAMU nor a Public Social Aid Service and neither comparable with Red Cross! But Red Cross acts as Emergency/Chronic Social Aid Service in many cases and localions when Public Services give this task to it.
What actors and actresses appeared in The American Red Cross Emergency Test - 1990?
The cast of The American Red Cross Emergency Test - 1990 includes: John Ritter as himself
What countries do not have Red Cross?
Most Muslim countries do not have Red Cross because it is a Christian organisation.They have Red Crescent instead in many cases.
What is the difference between a Red Cross first aider and a paramedic?
A paramedic have a higher training and certification. They are also trained in CPR/AED, where someone certified in just Red Cross First Aid is not.
Is the American Red Cross ethical?
The American Red Cross is an ethical organization. You can always find a bad apple in any organization, but The American Red Cross consists of mostly dedicated hard working volunteers.
Who crossed the red sea first after Moses parted it?
All the Hebrews and their animals and then Moses and Aaron crossed as well.
Does the Red Cross kill people?
No, the Red Cross is an organization dedicated to helping others after devastating disasters.
Why did the crusades wear a red cross?
People don't actually know why they wore the Red Cross English say its St. Georges but he was already a crusader when he wore the Red Cross or it could be the cross of St. James but there are patterns which makes people or the order of Christ cross but Portugal was not the start of the crusader order it was France, but for a fact it isn't American history or the red cross charity.
Does the red cross sell blood?
Are you a vampire?
But, no. There is never a fee for the blood itself. The Red Cross charges for expenses incurred in recruiting and educating donors, keeping accurate donor records, collecting blood by trained staff, processing and testing blood in a state of the art laboratory, and storing and distributing blood.
