Humanitarian emergency response network is getting a new protective emblem.* The world's largest humanitarian emergency response network is getting a new protective emblem: the Red Crystal (a red diamond on a white background). The neutral symbol is considered free of any of the religious or political overtones that have undermined the humanitarian efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a humanitarian institution that is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement along with the ICRC and 185 distinct National Societies. (the umbrella body that ties together approximately 180 national groups, oversees the Geneva Conventions Geneva Conventions, series of treaties signed (1864–1949) in Geneva, Switzerland, providing for humane treatment of combatants and civilians in wartime. , and offers aid during conflicts and disasters). Karen Ann ANN, Scotch law. Half a year's stipend over and above what is owing for the incumbency due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Wishaw. Also, an abbreviation of annus, year; also of annates. In the old law French writers, ann or rather an, signifies a year. Gajewski is a freelance editor and an editorial consultant to the Humanist hu·man·ist n. 1. A believer in the principles of humanism. 2. One who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. 3. a. A classical scholar. b. A student of the liberal arts. . |
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