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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: how it started  1859 - battle of Solferino - Henry Dunant

 1863 - International Committee for Relief of the Wounded (later the International Committee of the Red Cross) - first International Conference (Geneva) - creation of National Committees for Relief to Wounded Soldiers

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1919 - Henry Davison initiated founding of the

Henry Dunant

League of Red Cross Societies to improve the health of populations after World War I - founding National Societies: American, British, French, Italian and Japanese

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Henry Dunant 8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910

May 8 – International Red Cross Red Crescent Day (since 1953)

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Monument to H.Dunant in Budapest

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Seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement

Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary service Unity Universality

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Our vision: We strive, through voluntary action, for a world of empowered communities, better able to address human suffering and crises with hope, respect for dignity and a concern for equity

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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement  National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies“National Societies”  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies “International Federation”

ICRC

 International Committee of the Red Cross “ICRC”

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

The emblems  The red cross and the red crescent are two of the most recognized symbols in the world.  But they are more than just that. They are protective emblems and their use is enshrined in international humanitarian law.

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The emblems  The red crystal was adopted by the States at the Diplomatic Conference in 2005.  It stands alongside the red cross and red crescent, with equal status.

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National Societies what they do  National Societies act as auxiliaries to the public authorities of their own countries in the humanitarian field.  They provide a range of services including - disaster relief, - health and social programmes, - assistance to people affected by war.

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Growth in Federation membership 1919

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Member National Societies

31 53

1930

61

1940 1950

68

1960

84 111

1970

126

1980

148

1990

181

2003

183

2005

186

2007

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100

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200

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Setting directions Every day millions of volunteers worldwide assist people in need. Their activities are defined in the International Federation’s Strategy 2010, and in National Societies’ strategic plans.

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Strategy 2010: four core areas for action  Promotion of fundamental principles and humanitarian values  Disaster response  Disaster preparedness  Health and care in the community

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Federation of the Future The Federation of the Future process defines how the organization works together to achieve our mission of alleviating human suffering. Millions of people stand to benefit from a strong, focused and relevant Federation which is outward-looking and engaged. Our impact in the world is increased when it functions well and works together effectively.

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 1.3 billion people do not have access to pure water  3 billion people live in anti sanitary conditions  Over 1 million people a year die of malaria  Tuberculosis  HIV and AIDS  Natuaral disasters

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A global agenda  Reduce the number of deaths, injuries and impact from disasters.  Reduce the number of deaths, illnesses and impact from diseases and public health emergencies.  Increase local community, civil society and Red Cross Red Crescent capacity to address the most urgent situations of vulnerability.  Promote respect for diversity and human dignity, and reduce intolerance, discrimination and social exclusion.

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Key figures  Some 65 million beneficiaries assisted through humanitarian programmes yearly.  97 million members and volunteers, of whom 20 million are active volunteers  186 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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Appeals – the main source of funding  Annual appeal  humanitarian assistance for enduring emergencies  building capacities to serve the community  global programmes

 Emergency appeals  after a disaster occurs and needs exceed capacities of the National Society  launched at the request of the National Society operations with fixed objectives, open to revision

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10 largest donors

(as of April 2006)

Contibutions in cash, kind, and services in response to appeals 2005, in million of Swiss Francs

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Breakdown of 2006/2007 appeals by Total sought 429.7 million of Swiss francs (as of December 2005) category Coordination and implementation 8% Organizational development 15% Humanitarian value 3% Disaster management 26%

Health and care 48%

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Appeals & Main Operations Coordinated by The Federation 1919 - 2006 722 574 321 267 218 97 2204

Africa Asia & Pacific Europe & Central Asia The Americas Middle East and North Africa Multi regions

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Appeals & Main Operations Coordinated by The Federation 1919 - 2006 565

Floods, cyclones, storms

438

Socio economic problems

335

Population movements

215

Food security, droughts

180

Earthquakes, volcanoes

216

Mixed regional programmes

133

Health & care

122

General assistance / other disasters

2204

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Hungarian Red Cross

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 Training in first aid

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Psychosocial support training