Red Cross (disambiguation)

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The name Red Cross generally refers to the humanitarian movement, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which is composed of:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement</span> International humanitarian movement

The organized International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a humanitarian movement with approximately 16 million volunteers, members, and staff worldwide. It was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Redd Kross</span> American alternative rock band

Redd Kross is an American rock band from Hawthorne, California, who had their roots in 1978 in a punk rock band called the Tourists, which was started by brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald while Steve was still in middle school. With the addition of friends Greg Hetson and John Stielow on drums, the band's first gig was opening for Black Flag. The band has since released seven albums and three EPs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Italian Red Cross</span> National Red Cross Society in Italy

The Italian Red Cross is the Italian national Red Cross society. The Italian Red Cross was one of the original founding members of the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1919.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement</span>

Under the Geneva Conventions, the emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are to be worn by all medical and humanitarian personnel and also displayed on their vehicles and buildings while they are in an active warzone, and all military forces operating in an active warzone must not attack entities displaying these emblems. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement recognizes four protection emblems, three of which are in use: the Red Cross, the Red Crescent, the Red Lion and Sun, and the Red Crystal.

The Cyprus Red Cross Society is the only Red Cross society in Cyprus recognised by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Headquarters of the Society are located in Nicosia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Philippine Red Cross</span> Non-governmental organization in the Philippines

The Philippine Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Committee of the Red Cross</span> Humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland

The International Committee of the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is a three-time Nobel Prize laureate. The organization has played an instrumental role in the development of rules of war and promoting humanitarian norms.

<i>Born Innocent</i> (Redd Kross album) 1982 studio album by Redd Kross

Born Innocent is the first studio album by Red Cross, released in 1982 on Smoke 7 Records, and re-released in 1986 on Frontier Records featuring different cover art and three bonus tracks taken from the Sudden Death and American Youth Report compilations. The record was produced by Smoke 7 owner, Felix Alanis, who was also the lead singer of RF7.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crveni Krst concentration camp</span>

The Crveni Krst concentration camp, also known as the Niš concentration camp, located in Crveni Krst, Niš, was operated by the German Gestapo and used to hold captured Serbs, Jews and Romanis during the Second World War. Established in mid-1941, it was used to detain as many as 35,000 people during the war and was liberated by the Yugoslav Partisans in 1944. More than 10,000 people are thought to have been killed at the camp. After the war, a memorial to the victims of the camp was erected on Mount Bubanj, where many inmates were shot. A memorial museum was opened on the former campgrounds in 1967 and in 1979 the campgrounds were declared a Cultural Monument of Exceptional Importance and came under the protection of the Socialist Republic of Serbia.

Crveni Krst may refer to:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst</span> South African military decoration for Boer officers of the Second Boer War

The Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst, post-nominal letters DTD, is a South African military decoration. It was instituted in 1920 as a retrospective award for Boer officers of the 1899–1902 Second Boer War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies</span> Humanitarian organization

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that reaches 160 million people each year through its 191 member National Societies. It acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. It does so independently and with impartiality as to nationality, race, gender, religious beliefs, class and political opinions.

Crveni Krst or colloquially just Krst, is an urban neighborhood of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipalities of Vračar and Zvezdara.

<i>Teen Babes from Monsanto</i> 1984 EP by Redd Kross

Teen Babes from Monsanto is an EP of cover songs released by American rock band Redd Kross.

<i>Neurotica</i> (album) 1987 studio album by Redd Kross

Neurotica is the fourth record and second LP from the band Redd Kross. It was released on Big Time Records in 1987. Observed to be a blend of various genres including garage rock, power pop, punk rock, art rock and pop rock, the album was influential to the grunge movement and received glowing reviews from critics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Shane McDonald</span> American musician

Steven Shane McDonald is an American rock musician, best known as the bass guitarist in the Los Angeles alternative rock/power pop band Redd Kross. He is a founding member of the hardcore punk band OFF! – serving as a member from 2009 to 2021 – as well as bassist for Melvins since 2015. McDonald has appeared in numerous film projects with his older brother Jeff McDonald, including the 1984 film Desperate Teenage Lovedolls and its sequel Lovedolls Superstar; and the 1990 film Spirit of '76.

<i>Show World</i> 1997 studio album by Redd Kross

Show World is an album by rock band Redd Kross, released in 1997.

<i>Phaseshifter</i> 1993 studio album by Redd Kross

Phaseshifter is a 1993 album by the American rock band Redd Kross. Three singles were released from the album: "Jimmy's Fantasy", "Lady In The Front Row" and "Visionary".

<i>Red Cross</i> (EP) 1980 EP by Redd Kross

Red Cross, a six-song punk rock EP record, is the first stand-alone release by American rock band Red Cross.

The Red Cross of Serbia is a humanitarian, non-governmental organisation that provides humanitarian aid, disaster relief and education in Serbia. It is the national affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.