Red Crescent

The term ‘red crescent’ usually refers to the humanitarian effort known as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, an international movement with almost one hundred million volunteers. The purpose of the movement is to prevent human suffering with no discrimination based on religion, race, sexual orientation, culture or any other factor. There are several independent organizations that make up the movement, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, as well as National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that exist in most countries of the world. The movement focuses mainly on four core areas: promoting humanitarian values, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and community care.

External Links and References

• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Homepage

• Red Crescent Islamic Relief Homepage#

• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies 'Who We Are'

• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day