International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/international-red-cross-and-red-crescent-movement

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of national societies?192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
2. What is the mandate of ICRC?Protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence
3. What is the Red Cross and Red Crescent?The Red Cross and Red Crescent are a worldwide group that helps people in trouble, like wars or natural disasters, by giving medical care, food, and safety.
4. Why does the Red Cross help people in war and natural disasters?They help because they want to reduce suffering and protect life, health, and respect for everyone, no matter who they are.

Restoring Family Links: A service dedicated to reconnecting family members separated by conflict, disaster, or migration.
Geneva Conventions: A series of treaties that form the core of international humanitarian law, establishing standards for humanitarian treatment.
Humanitarian Diplomacy: The process of engaging with various actors to promote humanitarian principles and access for aid.