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International Red Crescent

The International Red Crescent is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid, health services, and disaster relief, especially in regions affected by conflict and crisis. It operates as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, adhering to principles of neutrality and impartiality. The organization supports vulnerable populations by offering medical care, disaster response, and development programs, aiming to alleviate suffering and promote human dignity worldwide. Its emblem, the red crescent, is used in predominantly Muslim countries as a symbol of neutrality, similar to the Red Cross symbol used in other countries.