Red Cross

History of the American Red Cross
'American Red Cross' is a voluntary organization which serves the society selflessly, without seeking any profit. Let us know how this organization came into existence...

What is the Purpose of the American Red Cross
Since last 127 years, the American Red Cross has been working extensively for humanitarian cause, not just in America but all over the world. Read on to get more information about this organization.

Facts about American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is synonymous with disaster relief, community services and development programs. This humanitarian organization is also known as the American National Red Cross and is a designated affiliate of an international federation by the same name...

Hundreds of Sri Lankan Civilians Killed or Wounded in No-fire Zone, Says Red Cross
UN officials estimate up to 60,000 people could be trapped in strip of land controlled by Tamil Tigers

Colombia Apologises Over Use of Red Cross Symbol in Betancourt Rescue
Emblem was displayed on vests and T-shirts worn by Colombian intelligence officers who carried out operation

Stigma Leading to Rise in Hiv Rates, Says Red Cross
Many governments around the world do not want to help high risk groups such as drug users, prostitutes and gay men, the International Red Cross said today

Red Cross Issues $5.5m Appeal for North Korea Flood Victims
North Korea's worst flooding in more than 30 years threatens to turn into a health disaster as survivors fall prey to waterborne diseases, the Red Cross warned today.

The Red Cross expelled from Ogaden by Abyssinian Tyrant Zenawi
The dictatorial and unrepresentative, tribal government of Abyssinia accused the ICRC of helping the ‘inner enemy’ of the Abyssinian tyranny: the oppressed people of Ogaden.

Red Cross Details 'unbearable Suffering' of Iraqi Civilians
Iraqi civilians are experiencing "immense suffering" because of a "disastrous" security situation, deepening poverty and a worsening humanitarian crisis, according to a report by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Red Cross Ambulances Destroyed in Israeli Air Strike on Rescue Mission
· Volunteer paramedics demand UN guarantees · Flags and lights prove no protection for aid teams

Middle East Relief Groups Join Red Cross
The Israeli and Palestinian humanitarian relief societies finally joined the international Red Cross and Red Crescent movements today, after a majority of delegates from close to 200 countries accepted a fiercely fought compromise.

Red Cross and Crescent Meet to Make New Sign Crystal Clear
The quest for a neutral symbol transcending religious, political and national differences was close to resolution yesterday as 192 countries met to adopt a new emblem as an alternative to the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

Red Cross Joins Aid Effort in Niger
The British Red Cross flew a logistics team to Niger yesterday, joining the growing international response to the famine in west Africa. Food rations from the United Nations started to arrive last week, but thousands of children are already suffering from hunger and Oxfam has warned that millions more face starvation.

Red Cross Neutrality Jeopardised By Us Action in Iraq, British Chief Says
The chief executive of the British Red Cross has warned that the international movement's neutrality is fast becoming a casualty of the global 'war on terror'.

Red Cross Condemns Iraq Abuses
The International Red Cross has made an unprecedented appeal for an end to human rights abuses in Iraq.

Ohio Musician Returns to Florida and Teams With The Red Cross to Offer Relief With Funds From New Live CD
The Red Cross estimates damages in excess of $63 million dollars but that does not include potential costs of Hurricane Ivan making landfall...

Red Cross Ultimatum to Us on Saddam
Release him, charge him or break international law, Bush told.

Red Cross cuts staff as clashes spread
Infighting among Shias and between Kurds and Turkomans is undermining international efforts to rebuild Iraq.

Red Cross 'scales Back' Iraq Presence
The International Red Cross is scaling back its operations in Iraq in response to warnings that the organisation might be a terrorist target, it was reported today. Following last week's explosion at the UN's headquarters in Baghdad and continuing attacks on Iraqi civilians, the country's...

Red Cross Denied Access to Pows
Up to 3,000 Iraqis - some of them civilians - believed to be gagged, bound, hooded and beaten at US camps close to Baghdad airport.

Red Cross launches Ethiopia famine appeal
The Red Cross today launched an appeal to counter famine in drought-stricken Ethiopia, and the country's prime minister warned up to 15 million people could die of hunger without urgent help.

Red Cross accuses US of violating Geneva rights
The Red Cross yesterday accused the US of violating the Geneva convention by distributing photographs of Taliban and al-Qaida detainees, kneeling and masked, at the makeshift prison camp at Guantanamo Bay. As 14 wounded prisoners were flown in to the US-run enclave in Cuba yesterday, bringing...