The British Red Cross is a National Society.
The following is adapted from a live conversation between Pascal Hufschmid, director of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, and Pauline Vermare, cultural director of Magnum Photos, New York, which took place online on May 29, 2020. The Movement also works in cooperation with governments, donors and other aid organizations to assist vulnerable people around the world.In addition to the International Conference, two other important meetings take place every two years: the General Assembly, which is made up of delegates from all member National Societies, and the Council of Delegates, which brings together National Societies, the International Federation and the ICRC.The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian network.
The Assembly, consisting of all of the members of the Committee, convenes on a regular basis and is responsible for defining aims, guidelines, and strategies and for supervising the financial matters of the Committee. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.The tasks of the IFRC can therefore be summarized as follows:That makes it even more important to note that the text that appears under each "heading" is an integral part of the Principle in question and not an interpretation that can vary with time and place.The symbol of the IFRC is the combination of the Red Cross (left) and Red Crescent (right) on a white background surrounded by a red rectangular frame.According to its statutes it consists of 15 to 25 Swiss-citizen members, which it coopts for a period of four years. According to the 1997 Seville Agreement, it is the "Lead Agency" of the Movement in conflicts. The Movement is neutral and impartial, and provides protection and assistance to people affected by disasters and conflicts.The different Movement partners meet regularly to discuss common issues and share best practices. It consists of a general director and five directors in the areas of "Operations", "Human Resources", "Resources and Operational Support", "Communication", and "International Law and Cooperation within the Movement". Furthermore, the Assembly elects a five-member Assembly Council which has the authority to decide on behalf of the full Assembly in some matters. The Governing Board consists of the president and the vice presidents of the IFRC, the chairpersons of the Finance and Youth Commissions, and twenty elected representatives from national societies.The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found.
You can view a list of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies on the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies website at www.ifrc.org. It has three main components:The ICRC, the Federation and the National Societies are independent bodies. ... Red Crescent Societies are humanitarian institutions, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement) is a global humanitarian network which helps people prepare for, cope with and recover from crisis. Islamic countries use a Red Crescent instead. All nominations must be by young people aged between 16 and 30 years old from a National Society of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, either as a volunteer or staff member. For people and communities facing natural or man-made disasters, armed conflict or health and social care issues, our volunteers and staff help without discrimination. The executive body of the IFRC is a secretariat, led by a secretary general. The ICRC opened its archives from World War II in 1996.The official mission of the ICRC as an impartial, neutral, and independent organization is to stand for the protection of the life and dignity of victims of international and internal armed conflicts.