YOUTH RED CROSS STEWART SCIENCE COLLEGE CUTTACK. What do you know about the Red Cross? Red Cross: It is a Humanitarian organisation.It aims to assist the world’s most vulnerable people in times of disasters, wars and conflicts. Founder of Red Cross: Henry Dunantis called the Father of Red Cross.

Jean (08.05.1828 - 30.10.1910) Founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Dunant was on a business trip to Solferino in 1859. Witnessed horrors of a battle there. Hewas deeply moved by the sight of the dead and wounded soldiers. He started tomobilize volunteers to attend to the wounded soldiers. Battle of Solferino (25-06-1859):

One volunteer said,“ He is an enemy”. Dunant replied, “He is a man & all are brothers”. Volunteers were untrained and without nursing experience, but were kind, patient and gentle.

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“A Memory of Solferino”Book written by Dunant, published in 1862. ThereafterTwo ideas came to him- (a) To establish in every country relief committees with trained volunteers to render relief & medical assistance to the victims of war – Red Cross was born (b) To establish rules that alleviate the suffering of victims of armed conflict. An \international treaty was essential - Conventions & IHL formed. Birth of the Red Cross: In 1863/64: A Diplomatic conference in Geneva (First Geneva Convention) was held where 31 delegates from 16 Governments approved the proposal of protecting wounded soldiers in the battle field. First name of the ICRC was “The International Committee for Relief to the Wounded”  Countries began to form National Societies.  Dunant travelled to many countries to get support and developed the Movement.  1901: Dunant was (jointly) awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize. Mission:  The mission of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is to: To prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found, to protect life and health, and ensure respect for the human being. Red Cross in India:  1920: On 3 March 1920, Indian Red Cross Society was established with a Legislative Bill being passed and with the assent of the Governor General of Indian British Government  1929: Recognized as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Indian Red Cross Society:  State structure: 28 States, 7 Union Territories & 1 National capital region

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 District structure: 715 district & sub-district Red Cross branches  President of IRCS: The President of India  Secretary General: Dr. S P Agarwal  Managing Body: Responsible for governance and supervises the functions of IRCS Functions of IRCS:  Delivering emergency relief during disasters  Working together with communities in psychological rehabilitation  Training community in disaster preparedness  Ensuring availability of water & providing sanitation services  Providing first aid training  Protecting civilian life by disseminating  Providing necessary services for ex-soldiers  Family news service, FNS (restoring family links, RFL)  HIV & AIDS awareness programmes  Delivering community welfare programmes  Promoting voluntary blood donation to provide safe blood  Junior Red Cross (JRC) & Youth Red Cross (YRC) Red Cross as emblem: The Red Cross Emblem represents the reversal of the colors of the Swiss Flag (white cross on red background).To honor the founder of the Red Cross movement, Jean Henry Dunant, a Swiss citizen. ICRC: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) IFRC: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Red Crystal:National Red Crystal Societies.

Use of the emblem: The emblem is a symbol of:  Protection (Protective Use)  Membership of the Movement (Indicative Use) Proper uses of the emblem

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Misinterpretation/misuse/abuse of the emblem

Wrong Misuse Abuse Interpretation Appropriate symbols

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PHARMACY Only Red Cross Movement Members and Army Medical Core Can use the Red Cross

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Who can use the emblem?  Members of National Societies (IRCS)  The Military medical service, their personal units, installations & means of transport  ICRC - International Committee of Red Cross  IFRC - International Federation of RC/RC Societies  Indian Red Cross first aid centers that offer totally free medical services (approved by NS)  Partner National Societies (PNS) having their representative offices in India Misuse of the emblem is a punishable offence The Emblem  Reverse of the Swiss flag  Two uses: Protection & Identification  Red Crescent used in many countries since 1929

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The emblem as a symbol…of protection  The emblem is not the privilege of any one State, people or religion  …but a sign of respect for wounded and defenseless victims; and a token of solidarity with human beings in distress  it is easily recognized by all parties to a conflict & during other disasters.

More than just a 'Red Cross'  Today, it is used to identify/protect medical an relief Workers, military and civilian medical facilities in combat zones  It also identifies the programs and activities of Red Cross national societies throughout the world.  Application and implementation of InternationalHumanitarian Law depends largely on respect for the emblem.

…their vehicles, buildings, offices, etc.

…their buildings, offices, etc.

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The staff of the Federation belonging to different Countries work together for the noble cause.

Youth Red Cross Protective

Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement:7 Fundamental Principles:  Humanity  Impartiality  Neutrality  Independence  Voluntary Service  Unity  Universality

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Humanity: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its

international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect human life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all people. Impartiality :It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by

their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. Neutrality In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

Independence: The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

Volunteer Services: It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted

in any manner by desire for gain.

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Unity: There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

Universality:The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

Normal YRC Activities:  Organizing Health Camps  First – Aid Training Programmes  Awareness Programmes on HIV/AIDS  Massive Plantation Drive  Road Safety Awareness  Voluntary Blood Donation Camps  Organizing Social Service Camps  Disaster Preparedness Programmes  Observation of Important Days AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS: The Youth Red Cross Volunteers as well as the Counselors are awarded for their commendable work and contribution towards their services with:  College Level Awards;  District Level Awards;  State Level Awards;  President Awards at the National Level. WHO CAN BECOME A VOLUNTEER ? For Junior Red Cross Groups: A Student belonging to +2 Stream within a age group of 12 -18 years with good morale character. For Youth Red Cross Groups: A Student belonging to +3 Degree Level in a college within the age group of 18-30 years and possessing a good morale behavior.

“THROUGH HUMANITY TO PEACE” Come,Lets Join the mission…………

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