International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?
1. It was founded during first world war.
2. The headquarter is located in Vienna, Austria.- Published on 19 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
- The headquarter is located in Geneva, Switzerland
Organizations under International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement-
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a private humanitarian institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, by Henry Dunant and Gustave Moynier.The ICRC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions (in 1917, 1944 and 1963)
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) was founded in 1919 and today it coordinates activities between the 188 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies within the Movement.In 1963, the Federation (then known as the League of Red Cross Societies) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the ICRC.
- National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies exist in nearly every country in the world.
