About Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements

Around the WORLD

Solferino, Jean-Henri Dunant and the foundation of the ICRC

Born on the 8th of May 1828 - 30th October 1910

Author of A Memory of Solferino

One of the members of the COMMITTEE of FIVE

Inspiration of the creation of International Committee of the Red Cross ( ICRC )

Founder of the Red Cross

1st Recipient for Nobel Peace Award in 1901

We, Red Cross and Red Crescent Society celebrate WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY on 8 MAY every year to remember the Humanitarian Work of Henry Dunant.

The Seven Law of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements

1. HUMANITY                                                    

2. INDEPENDENCE

3. NEUTRALITY                                                

4. IMPARTIALITY

5. VOLUNTARY SERVICE                              

6. UNITY

7. UNIVERSALITY

2013.... World's Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements are celebrating 150 years of Humanitarian Action around the world....




 

Youth action

About half of the volunteers of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are young people.

A special focus on young people is a crucial investment,  not only for today but also for the future. The safety and protection of young people in vulnerable circumstances must be addressed, taking into account their age- and gender-specific needs.

In their multiple roles as contributors – and acknowledging their skills as innovators, inter-cultural ambassadors and peer-to-peer facilitators – young people are educated, enabled and empowered to be active in leading and participating in voluntary activities and in the governance, management and services of their National Societies. To this end, we use non-formal approaches as well as specific training and skills development. These are underpinned by dedicated youth networks and structures. We also encourage young people to continue membership as adults.

Young people bring much-needed skills when working alongside the increasing numbers of older people in a spirit of mutual respect. This is crucial to the intergenerational transfer of experience that is vital to both progress and stability in society.

We also celebrate the INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY which is on the 5 of DECEMBER.

Emblems in use

The Red Cross

The flag of Switzerland, from which the original Red Cross is said to have been derived

The Red Cross emblem was officially approved in Geneva in 1863.

The Red Cross flag is not to be confused with the St George's Cross which is on the flag of England, Barcelona, Freiburg, and several other places. In order to avoid this confusion the protected symbol is sometimes referred to as the "Greek Red Cross"; that term is also used in United States law to describe the Red Cross. The red cross of the St George cross extends to the edge of the flag, whereas the red cross on the Red Cross flag does not.

The Red Cross flag is the color-switched version of the Flag of Switzerland. In 1906, to put an end to the argument of Turkey that the flag took its roots from Christianity, it was decided to promote officially the idea that the Red Cross flag had been formed by reversing the federal colours of Switzerland, although no clear evidence of this origin had ever been found.

The Red Crescent

The Red Crescent emblem was first used by ICRC volunteers during the armed conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Russia (1877–1878). The symbol was officially adopted in 1929, and so far 33 Islamic states have recognized it.

The Red Crystal

On December 8, 2005, in response to growing pressure to accommodate Magen David Adom as a full member of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, a new emblem (officially the Third Protocol Emblem, but more commonly known as the Red Crystal) was adopted by an amendment of the Geneva Conventions known as Protocol III.

Recognized emblems in disuse

The Red Lion and Sun

Unrecognized emblems

The Red Star of David (Magen David Adom)

In Malaysia

Badges that you can apply in Malaysia Red Crescent, Sarawak Branch

1. First Aid
2. International Friendship
3. Home Nursing
4. Fire Prevention
5. Footdrill
6. Camp Craft

MISSION OF YOUTH UNIT IN MALAYSIA RED CRESCENT : 

BERKHIDMAT 

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SERVE