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    According to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the oldest humanitarian organization, humanitarianism can be defined as the independent, impartial and neutral delivery of relief to victims that are at risk of death, either because of natural disasters or armed conflicts. Across the decades, this concept has been changing; it was never the same. At the beginning it was only focused on certain type of people, such as soldiers. Nowadays, humanitarianism embrace all people without discrimination

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    the Red Cross of America. The paper discusses the historical background of the Red Cross along with the current status of the organization. Nevertheless, the study intends to focus on the section 501 (c) (3). The section specifically enlightens the prospects through which the tax exemption may be applied. International Committee of Red Cross (commonly known as Red Cross) was established in 1863 as a non-profit social organization. Red Cross works under the head of The International Red Cross and

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    held accountable for breaking the agreement. However, Russia and Bashar al-Assad rejected the claim. While the attack was undergoing investigation, the UN suspended aid to Syria. The International Committee of the Red Cross postponed an aid convoy set to deliver supplies in Syrian towns as well as the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, but the SARC is only temporarily. The MSF published a statement on their website which states, “This is another example of wholesome disregard for the basic rules of war in

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    The Red Cross, founded in 1896 is one of the most well known humanitarian organizations in the world. The Canadian Red Cross hopes to improve the lives of people by provoking the power of humanity not only in Canada, but internationally. Through many programs such as disaster management, family links and first aid and CPR, the Canadian Red Cross is educating and helping people in need. The Red Cross has changed society in a positive manner by saving millions of lives without any profit. It has effectively

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    accountable for breaking the agreement. However, President Putin and Bashar al-Assad rejected the claim. While the attack was undergoing investigation, the UN suspended aid to Syria. The International Committee of the Red Cross postponed an aid convoy set to deliver supplies in Syrian towns. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent also postponed aid relief, but this is only temporary. The MSF published a statement on their website, which states, “This is another example of wholesome disregard for the basic

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    Professor Lois Warner From: Chunlu Xiao Date: 12/13/2015 RE: Ethic Audit for Chinese Red Cross Abstract Introduction The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) was founded over 100 years ago. As one of the biggest non-profit charity organization in China, The RCSC used to hold a very good reputation among Chinese citizens. People trust the RCSC and willing to donate their money through the channel of the Red Cross. And the RCSC state that they will firmly abides by the seven Fundamental Principles of

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    The American Red Cross is an organization that provides disaster relief for communities as well as supporting military families, health education, and giving blood to people that could potentially save their life. The American Red Cross was founded by a woman names Clara Barton on March 21st 1881. When the American Red Cross was first established they utilized life boats, donated clothing, and medical supplies for families who have been devastated by disasters such as floods, disease, tornados etc

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    What is the American Red Cross? The American Red Cross (ARC), also known as the American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education in the United States. It is the designated US affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. When was the Red cross created? The Red Cross was born in 1864 when five Geneva men, including Dunant, set up the International Committee for Relief to the Wounded, later

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    The issue of transnational aid intervention has become a worldwide topic for debate regarding its role in ethics and legitimacy in international relations. Historically, international aid had been provided by developed worlds governments. However, aid provided by the developed world became problematic because of international treaties, violation of state sovereignty, and the spread of capitalist enterprises (Willetts). In addition to, many of the developing world leaders, consider the concept of

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    It has always been said that the things that are unlikely to happen does actually happen during an emergency or in a crisis situation. If one accept that it is by fate a crisis happens and do not have any precautionary measures, then the crisis management is doomed to fail. This holds true when dealing with humanitarian aids after a disaster,whether man-made or of natural cause. It is then of utmost importance that all the actors in the humanitarian community knows their roles and get their acts

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