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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The power of humanity

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The power of humani...

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by Erik Schmuck 6 years ago
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers: http://ow.ly/VC3Vh AV361A Director and Editor: Séverine Vanel Graphic Designer: Jean-Philippe Tarini Music: Hugues Sanchez
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International Committee of the Red Cross: Humanity in action

International Committee of the Red Cross: Humanity in action

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by Erik Schmuck 6 years ago
in Movie, ICRC - Red Cross
The ICRC works worldwide to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. AV355.
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The red cross, red crescent and red crystal. What do they mean? In one word: protection.

The red cross, red crescent and red crystal. What do they mean? In one...

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by Erik Schmuck 6 years ago
in Movie, ICRC - Red Cross
https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/emblem In a world crowded with symbols, what do the red cross, red crescent and red crystal mean? They are symbols of protection that international law gives to the wounded and sick, and those caring for them, in armed conflict. They tell those fighting that they must not attack anyone or anything that displays these emblems. The symbols can also show a connection to a red cross or red crescent organization, when integrated into their logos. They help people k...
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Story of an Idea - the film

Story of an Idea - the film

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by Erik Schmuck 6 years ago
in Movie, ICRC - Red Cross
This film, combining colourful animation with recent images, brings to life the history of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement from Henry Dunant and the Battle of Solferino through to today. The film explains the meaning of the Geneva Conventions, the universal humanitarian principles underlying the Movement's efforts and the general activities carried out by the different components, the ICRC, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the National Societies, as th...
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Red Cross Red Crescent International Conference 2015 "The Power of Humanity" Highlights

Red Cross Red Crescent International Conference 2015 "The Power of Hum...

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by Erik Schmuck 7 years ago
in ICRC - Red Cross
Highlights of the Red Cross Red Crescent International Conference in December 2015, which took place in Geneva. The theme for 2015 was The Power of Humanity.
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Ecuador - Red Cross responds to deadly earthquake

Ecuador - Red Cross responds to deadly earthquake

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by Erik Schmuck 7 years ago
in Ecuador, ICRC - Red Cross
More than 800 volunteers and staff from the Ecuadorian Red Cross have been active following the earthquake which has killed over 230 people and left more than 1,500 injured. In addition to search and rescue operations, the Red Cross has also provided psychosocial support and first aid. The 7.8 magnitude quake occurred in the early evening on 16 April, with its epicentre in Esmeraldas province. A state of emergency has been declared. Roads have been badly damaged, bridges have collapsed, and powe...
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Three dry Years - IFRC Water distribution saves lives in drought-stricken Somaliland

Three dry Years - IFRC Water distribution saves lives in drought-stric...

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by Erik Schmuck 7 years ago
in Somalia, ICRC - Red Cross
April 2016 Water reserve pools are almost empty in Hara Adan village in western Somaliland, but the joint water trucking activity by SRCS and German Red Cross has provided the people with urgently needed water from the Somaliland capital Hargeisa. People from the border region between Ethiopia and Somaliland traveled to the coastal areas looking for rain and green land. The trip was over 300 km and after getting there, they couldn't find food for the animals. Now the tired people are collected a...
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Everywhere for Everyone - World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2016

Everywhere for Everyone - World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2016

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by Erik Schmuck 7 years ago
in Organization, ICRC - Red Cross
Everywhere, around the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is there for everyone. A global network of nearly half a million staff and 17 million volunteers, the Red Cross and Red Crescent acts as a force of positive change to the most vulnerable - from responding to needs in disaster and conflict situations, to providing assistance in urban centres and hard to reach areas, and advocating on the behalf of those in need in policy circles and to governments. Guided by our F...
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