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Order of the Red Cross

The Order of the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that focuses on helping those affected by conflict and disasters. Founded in 1863, it is part of the larger International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in communities worldwide. The Order emphasizes principles like neutrality, impartiality, and voluntary service, aiming to alleviate human suffering without discrimination. Its members often engage in activities like medical care, disaster response, and promoting international humanitarian law, striving to protect human dignity in times of crisis.