Are the red cross and crescent the same organizations?

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 189 member Red Cross and Red Crescent Societie s; So, your local red cross is a member of the movement, but it couldn't be said that they were the same organization as a Red Crescent society somewhere else - they have separate funds and leadership. read more

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 17 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide which was founded to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. read more

In this function, they can also be used by organizations and objects which are not part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, for example the medical services of the armed forces, civilian hospitals, and civil defense units. read more