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The '''International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies''' is an international humanitarian organisation. Its purpose is ... ''to organize, coordinate, and direct international relief actions; to promote humanitarian activities; to represent and encourage the development of National Societies; to bring help to victims of armed conflicts, refugees, and displaced people; to reduce the vulnerability of people through development programs''. It was established in May, [[1919]]. |
The '''International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies''' is an international humanitarian organisation, often better known as the ''Red Cross'' or ''Red Crescent''. |
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Its original symbol, a red cross on a white background, is derived from the cross of the Swiss flag, not the [[Christian]] cross. The IFRCS societies in [[Islam]]ic countries use a red crescent, rather than a cross, to avoid any ambiguity. |
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Its purpose is ... ''to organize, coordinate, and direct international relief actions; to promote humanitarian activities; to represent and encourage the development of National Societies; to bring help to victims of armed conflicts, refugees, and displaced people; to reduce the vulnerability of people through development programs''. It was established in May, [[1919]]. |
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