Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise (in French), Luxemburgisches Rotes Kreuz (in German), Lëtzebuerger Rout Kräiz (in Luxembourgish) | |
Formation | 1914 |
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Purpose | Humanitarian Aid |
Headquarters | Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
Region | Luxembourg |
President | Grand Duchess Maria Teresa |
Parent organization | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
Staff | 1,915 (2013) [1] |
Volunteers | 15,000 (2013) [1] |
Website | www |
The Luxembourg Red Cross (French : Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise, German : Luxemburgisches Rotes Kreuz) is the Luxembourg-based National Society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society was established on 8 August 1914 by Emile and Aline Mayrisch. They persuaded the mayor of Luxembourg City, the commander-in-chief of the army and representatives of the three churches to sign the founding certificate. Its president is currently Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. [2] Michel Simonis is the managing director. [3]
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