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The IFRC is governed by a governing board consisting of a president, five vice presidents (one ex-officio), the chairman of the finance commission and representatives from 20 National Societies. [33] The highest body of the IFRC is the General Assembly which convenes every two years with delegates from all National Societies.
The American National Red Cross [5] is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States.
The IFRC acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. It is also based in Geneva, Switzerland. The 191 individual National Societies of the ′International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies′, which despite the name includes the Red Star of David ...
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal on Tuesday to raise 100 million Swiss francs ($112.3 million) to support victims of the ...
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The Governing Board consists of the president and the vice presidents of the IFRC, the chairpersons of the Finance and Youth Commissions, and twenty elected representatives from national societies. The symbol of the IFRC is the combination of the Red Cross (left) and Red Crescent (right) on a white background surrounded by a red rectangular frame.
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The ICRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, along with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and 191 National Societies. [5] It is the oldest and most honoured organization within the movement and one of the most widely recognized organizations in the world, having won three ...