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The Commission on the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Peace, set up by the Council of Delegates in 1977, met twice in 1990 (30 April and 16 October) in Geneva under the chairmanship of Mr. Alexandre Hay.It is composed of representatives of the League, the ICRC, the Henry Dunant Institute and 14 National Societies. During its meetings the Commission was informed of the initial work carried out by the Ad hoc Group which it had set up to reactivate the Plan of Action against Racism and Racial Discrimination (see below).

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the most outstanding expression of development. It was created 125 years ago and now covers the whole world. It has increased its membership many times over, substantially enlarged its functions and developed new methods and forms of action. By continually adapting to the changing world and to new requirements, the Movement has not only preserved the place that it had at the beginning of its existence, but has also acquired the high reputation and position it holds today. The Movement has thus shown its capacity for far-reaching development, and this must be taken into account in defining the Movement's concept of development today.

Abstract
Background
The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (RCRC) utilizes specialized Emergency Response Units (ERUs) for international disaster response. However, data collection and reporting within ERUs have been time-consuming and paper-based. The Red Cross Red Crescent Health Information System (RCHIS) was developed to improve clinical documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and ease of use while increasing compliance with reporting standards.

Case presentation
RCHIS is an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Health Information System (HIS) designed for RCRC ERUs. It can be accessed on Android tablets or Windows laptops, both online and offline. The system securely stores data on Microsoft Azure cloud, with synchronization facilitated through a local ERU server. The functional architecture covers all clinical functions of ERU clinics and hospitals, incorporating user-friendly features. A pilot study was conducted with the Portuguese Red Cross (PRC) during a large-scale event. Thirteen super users were trained and subsequently trained the staff. During the four-day pilot, 77 user accounts were created, and 243 patient files were documented. Feedback indicated that RCHIS was easy to use, requiring minimal training time, and had sufficient training for full utilization. Real-time reporting facilitated coordination with the civil defense authority.

Conclusions
The development and pilot use of RCHIS demonstrated its feasibility and efficacy within RCRC ERUs. The system addressed the need for an EMR and HIS solution, enabling comprehensive clinical documentation and supporting administrative reporting functions. The pilot study validated the training of trainers' approach and paved the way for further domestic use of RCHIS. RCHIS has the potential to improve patient safety, quality of care, and reporting efficiency within ERUs. Automated reporting reduces the burden on ERU leadership, while electronic compilation enhances record completeness and correctness. Ongoing feedback collection and feature development continue to enhance RCHIS's functionality. Further trainings took place in 2023 and preparations for international deployments are under way. RCHIS represents a significant step toward improved emergency medical care and coordination within the RCRC and has implications for similar systems in other Emergency Medical Teams.

This keynote speech delivered at the Eighth Annual Humanitarian Conference of Webster U, Geneva, discusses the HIV/AIDS epidemic & the humanitarian response of the Red Cross. The devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on populations, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa, affects countries' labor forces, food security, economic productivity, & educational systems. The Red Cross Red Crescent's internal response to its HIV-positive employees was the foundation for their global response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The major components of the response are combating the cultural stigma against HIV/AIDS; providing care, treatment, & support for HIV/AIDS patients; & preventing the disease through educational programs, safe blood sourcing, & outreach to injection drug users. Resources to fund these programs are critical. L. Collins

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THE AUTHORS REVIEW THE HISTORY OF THE RED CROSS/RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT TO EXPLAIN HOW DISASTER WORK HAS INVOLVED IT IN DEVELOPMENT, HOW LESSONS HAVE BEEN LEARNED, AND WHAT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES NOW DIRECT ITS DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS. THEY ALSO DISCUSS THE CHANGING CONCEPT OF DISASTER, NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOVEMENT, AND ITS FUTURE PRIORITIES.

In the first half of the nineteenth century in Europe, each army used a different colour to mark its medical services: Austria a white flag, France a red one, Spain yellow, others black. Sometimes, the emblems varied from one corps of troops to another. Moreover, the carts used to transport the wounded bore no particular markings to distinguish them from the other army service vehicles, and there was no means of identifying members of the medical corps at a distance.

In order to maintain and promote unity and solidarity within the Movement, the ICRC and the League consult each other in detail on a regular basis about operational matters and any questions relating to the work of the Movement's statutory bodies.