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Red Crescent

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Red Crescent is an international humanitarian movement that operates under the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing disaster relief, emergency response, and health services in countries where the emblem of the Red Cross is not used due to cultural reasons. It serves as a symbol of aid and neutrality in conflict zones and during natural disasters.