The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network comprised of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) along with 191 national societies. While not traditionally a space organization, the Red Cross has recently partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to leverage space technology for humanitarian assistance, focusing on disaster response and aid delivery in conflict zones. This collaboration aims to integrate satellite data and communication to improve real-time information and support for first responders, particularly in areas where ground networks are unreliable; related keywords are: humanitarian aid, disaster management, satellite data, ESA partnership, and crisis response.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross has cautioned that hosting dedicated military payloads can forfeit a commercial satellite’s civilian immunity.
Indra's 5G satellite solution will be tested with the Italian Red Cross to simulate a failure of terrestrial communication networks due to a catastrophe.
The UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross call on political leaders to establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems.
Esri UK provided the cloud-based GIS technology and an enterprise-wide license that enabled the British Red Cross to develop web maps and become more connected as an organization.
The British Red Cross created new mapping tools using Esri GIS that are being used by the Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership (VCSEP) and its network of over 250 organizations.
Liz Hughes joined MapAction as Chief Executive in 2013 after directing humanitarian operations at the Red Cross, Save the Children, and Oxfam.
David Meltzer most recently worked at the American Red Cross as general counsel and chief international officer, directing legal, international disaster relief, and development activities.