INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

1. INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC) ICRC is an independent humanitarian institution of a private character, neutral as regards to political opinions, ideology and religion. The Assembly is the supreme policy-making body of ICRC. It was formed in 1863. ROLES • Promoter of Geneva Convention • Neutral Institution • Right of Initiative • Guardian of Principles • Protect the Wounded, POWs and Internees • Feed, Clothe and House Prisoners & Internees

2. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES (IFRC) Formerly known as League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (LRCS) until 1992. LRCS was founded on 5 May 1919 (after World War I) in Paris by Henry Pomeroy Davidson, Chairman of the American Red Cross War Council. The founder members were the NRCS of USA, France, United Kingdom, Italy and Japan. The main objectives of IFRC are to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities carried out by the National Societies with a view to the prevention and alleviation of human suffering and thereby contribute to the maintenance and the promotion of peace in the world.

3. ROLES OF IFRC • Act as a permanent body of liaison and co-ordination between NRCS and to give assistance • Encourage and promote the establishment and development of an independent and recognised NRCS • Bring relief to disaster victims • Assist NRCS in disaster relief preparedness, organisation of relief actions and relief operations • Organise and co-ordinate international relief actions • Encourage and co-ordinate the participation of NRCS on public health and promotion of social welfare

4. ROLES OF IFRC • Co-ordinate between NRCS the exchange of ideas for educating youth in humanitarian ideals and promotion of friendship • Assist NRCS in recruiting members and inculcate the principles of the Red Cross • Bring help to the victims of armed conflicts • Assist the ICRC in the promotion and development of international humanitarian law and fundamental principles of the Red Cross among the NRCS • Be official representative of NRCS in the international field and be guardian of integrity and protector of interests • Carry out the mandates entrusted by the ICRC

5. THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OFHUMAN RIGHTSAdopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217A (iii) of 10 December 1948 The General Assembly proclaims this Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction. The Declaration constitutes a total of 30 Articles.

6. SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY (SRCS) Red Cross work in Singapore began in 1949 as part of the British Red Cross Society and SRCS was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973. Its first office was in a small borrowed office in a government building in Empress Place. The Singapore Red Cross ceased to be a branch of the British Red Cross in 1964. The Singapore Red Cross Headquarters was shifted in 1961 to 15 Penang Lane. SRCS is part of a world-wide, non-political, non-religious movement which based its work on the fundamental principles. An independent humanitarian organisation, it raises its own funds in serving humanity and furthering the work of the Red Cross locally and internationally. The Council is headed by a Chairman which is appointed by the President of the Republic of Singapore, the Patron of the SRCS. Implementation of the policies and directives laid down by the Council is done by the Secretariat headed by the Secretary General. The general management is overseen by the Executive Committee.

7. ACTIVITIES SERVICES • Red Cross Home for the Disabled • 72 Elizabeth Drive (S) 660000 • Red Cross Hostel for Physically Handicapped Workers • Red Cross Blood Collection Programme • Singapore RC Blood Collection Centre was inaugurated on 18 Mar 1984 • Red Cross Ambulance Service • Tel: 3373333, Operating hours (Mon-Sat): 8am – 10pm • Red Cross Training Centre • First Aid Public Duty • Information & Referral

8. SINGAPORE RED CROSS YOUTH The Training Objectives of Red Cross Youth are: · promote and encourage the participation of children and young persons in the work of the Red Cross. · inculcate healthy living habits · develop a sense of social responsibility • strengthen the band of international friendship existing between Red Cross Youth members throughout the world RCY was formed in 1952 and the 50th anniversary was celebrated in 2002.

10. RCY Rank Structure Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Warrant Officer, Senior Warrant Officer Assistant Cadet Officer, Cadet Officer, Senior Cadet Officer, Principal Cadet Officer Assistant Youth Officer, Youth Officer, Senior Youth Officer Assistant Divisional Officer, Divisional Officer and Senior Divisional Officer.

11. ORGANISATION CHART OF THE SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY • The highest policy-making body of the SRCS is the _______________

12. SINGAPORE RED CROSS YOUTH The Patron of SRCS is The President of the Republic of Singapore, his excellency Mr S.R. Nathan. The Chairman of the SRCS is Lt Gen (Ret) Winston Choo The Director of Red Cross Youth is Mr Lau Hock Soon The present Secretary-General of SRCS is Mrs Geri Lau

13. RED CROSS YOUTH DIVISIONas from 1 January 2001