Signatories461 NGOs support the Code
International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Cresent Societies
- Website:
- www.ifrc.org
- Country:
- Switzerland
- Type of organisation:
- Humanitarian
- Description:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Founded in 1919, the International Federation comprises 186 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, a Secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. There are more societies in formation. The Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in many Islamic countries.
Mobilising the power of humanity to make a difference is at the heart of the International Federation's approach to HIV. Its work focuses on reducing vulnerability to HIV and its impact through three programmatic outputs:
- preventing further infection
- expanding care, treatment and support
- reducing stigma and discrimination
The International Federation has been a long standing Champion of the Code:- It was hosted the initial project during the Code's development phase.
- After a brief hiaitus, the current phase of the Code Project is again hosted at the International Federation.
- Champion NGO