Red Cross

Began in June 24, 1859

Idea came from Jean Henri Dunant (Swiss businessman)
Went to Emperor Napoleon; got business permit

Solferino, Lombardy, Italy

1. Red Cross term: Battle of Solferino
2. Historical term: Bloodiest war of the century
3. Italian term: Austro-Italian war
Lasted for 16 hours
350,000 soldiers participated – 40,000 are wounded/ dying

Village of Castiliogne
Duration of treatment: 4 days and 4 nights

Dunant went to chapel Magrioe

Went with woman and children who were left since men had gone to war

Words of Wisdom: Siamo Tutti Fratelli (We are all brothers)

Dunant composed a diary – Un Souveneir De Solferino (Memory of Solferino)

1st: To establish in each a country a relief society composed of volunteers, distinguished and
reputable persons who will take care the wounded in times of war
2nd: To promote an International Agreement in character protecting the wounded soldiers in the
battlefield and those who take care of them

Founders of Red Cross – Committee of Five

Able to read the book Memory of Solferino and agreed with it
1. Jean Henri Dunant
2. Atty. Gustave Moynier
3. Gen. Guillaume Henri Dufour
4. Dr. Theodore Maunior
5. Dr. Louis Appia

Seven core fundamental principles of Red Cross

1. Humanity – we serve people, not system
2. Impartiality – we care for victims, not discrimination
3. Neutrality – we take initiative but not sides
4. Independence – we bow to needs never to other persons
5. Voluntary services – we work around the clock but never for personal gain
 6. Unity – we have many talents but with a single idea
7. Universality – we respect nations but our work knows no bounds

Philippine Red Cross

American Red Cross – Philippine Chapter

Mar. 22, 1947

Philippines needs own chapter
Pres. Roxas signed the PRC Act of ‘95

Mar. 29, 1947

First chairman: Mrs. Aurora Quezon
Received the ICRC approved of PRC
PNRC – Philippine National Red Cross before

April 15, 1947

Philippine National Red Cross was founded
RA 100072 Act of 2009: PNRC is auxiliary to the government

Officers
Chairman: Richard Gordon
Secretary-general: Atty. Oscar Palabyab
Red Cross Youth Manager: Ryan Jay Jopia
Chapter Administrator: Crisanta Cayetano
Chapter Service Representative: Kevin Crispino “Dada”
CYC President: Patrick Sevilla

International Humanitarian Law

- used during armed conflict
- once the conflict has begun and it is equally applied to both sides, regardless who started the
fight
Peace time: Human Rights Law
Armed conflict: International Humanitarian Law

To protect people who are not for no longer take part as hostiles:
1. Wounded/sick fighter
2. Prisoners of war
3. Civilians
4. Religious and medical personnel
 Rules of IHL

1. Person hors de combat and those not taking part as hostiles shall be protected and treated
humanely
2. It is forbidden to kill the injured and those who have surrendered or who is hors de
combat
3. Wounded and sick shall be cared of and protected
4. The emblem of Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal shall be respected as protection
5. No one shall be subjected to torture, corporal punishment or cruel and degrading
treatment
6. Captured combatants or civilians must be protected against violence
7. Parties to a conflict shall distinguish between the civilian population and combatants.
Attacks shall be directed solely to military objectives

Emblems
GENEVA LAW
1. Red Cross – inverted colors from Switzerland flag
- commemorate the Committee of Five
RA 100072 – logo dapat tama

2. Red Crystal – star of David

- no national or political connections

3. Red Crescent
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman War
- Red cross is offensive to Muslims

Uses:
1. Indicative – volunteer of RCY
2. Protective – medical personnel are respected at times of war

ICRC – International Committee of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society

- acts during times of war
IFRC – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society
- acts during times of disasters

Six Major Services

1. Blood services – blood transfusion
 2. Disaster Relief Management Services – standard disaster risk reduction training
(SDRRT)
3. Safety services – basic life support
4. Health Services – operation tuli
5. Welfare Services – psychosocial support
6. Social Services
Junior RCY
Senior RCY
College RCY
Community RCY

LDP – Leadership Development Program

JFAP – Junior First Aiders Program
HAPE – HIV and AIDS Prevention Education
SAPE – Substance abuse prevention education
YAPE –Youth Advocacy for the Preservation of Environment
Pledge 25 – donate 25 bags of blood (3-4 months)
YITC – Youth Instruction Training Course

Special events
Wide Camp – HIV/AIDS
CMC – Council Management Course
CMT – Council Management Training
CYA – Chapter Youth Assembly
Lovingly Youth – gift giving every December
WAD – World AIDS Day (Dec. 1)