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Kuwait Times
13-05-2025
- Kuwait Times
Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of medics
RAMALLAH: Hundreds of Palestinian Red Crescent staff marched in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday to protest the Zionist entity's killing of medical workers in Gaza over the past 19 months of war. Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on May 8, and called for the 'protection for medical and humanitarian workers'. In a statement released Monday, the Red Crescent said 48 of their staff members have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023 — including 30 who died while performing their duties. Protesters carried symbolic white shrouds bearing the names and pictures of the dead, as well as signs demanding the release of three staff members who have been detained by the Zionist entity military for over a year. Some 1,400 humanitarian and medical workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war and dozens of medical personnel working in Gaza were detained while performing their humanitarian duties, ,according to the statement. It highlighted a particularly deadly attack in March in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, when the Zionist entity forces killed 15 first responders including eight Red Crescent paramedics. The first responders were answering distress calls after Zionist air strikes. The incident drew international condemnation, including concern about possible war crimes from UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk. A Zionist entity military investigation, the results of which were published, acknowledged 'professional failures' and 'violations of orders' during the shooting. — AFP
France 24
12-05-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of Palestinian medics
Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on May 8, and called for the "protection for medical and humanitarian workers". In a statement released Monday, the Red Crescent said 48 of their staff members have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since the war began on October 7, 2023 -- including 30 who "were killed while performing their humanitarian duty wearing the Red Crescent emblem". Protesters carried symbolic white shrouds bearing the names and pictures of the dead, as well as signs demanding the release of three staff members who have been detained by the Israeli army for over a year. Some 1,400 humanitarian and medical workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war, according to the statement, which added that "dozens of medical personnel working in Gaza... were detained while performing their humanitarian duties." It highlighted a particularly deadly attack in March in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, when 15 first responders including eight Red Crescent paramedics were killed by the Israeli army. The first responders were answering distress calls after Israeli air strikes. The incident drew international condemnation, including concern about possible war crimes from UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk. An Israeli military investigation, the results of which were published, acknowledged "professional failures" and "violations of orders" during the shooting.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of Palestinian medics
Hundreds of Palestinian Red Crescent staff marched in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday to protest the killing of medical workers in Gaza over the past 19 months of war. Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on May 8, and called for the "protection for medical and humanitarian workers". In a statement released Monday, the Red Crescent said 48 of their staff members have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank since the war began on October 7, 2023 -- including 30 who "were killed while performing their humanitarian duty wearing the Red Crescent emblem". Protesters carried symbolic white shrouds bearing the names and pictures of the dead, as well as signs demanding the release of three staff members who have been detained by the Israeli army for over a year. Some 1,400 humanitarian and medical workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war, according to the statement, which added that "dozens of medical personnel working in Gaza... were detained while performing their humanitarian duties." It highlighted a particularly deadly attack in March in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, when 15 first responders including eight Red Crescent paramedics were killed by the Israeli army. The first responders were answering distress calls after Israeli air strikes. The incident drew international condemnation, including concern about possible war crimes from UN human rights commissioner Volker Turk. An Israeli military investigation, the results of which were published, acknowledged "professional failures" and "violations of orders" during the shooting. he-lba/acc/ysm
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Red Cross leaders demand action as aid worker deaths mount
RED CROSS LEADERS DEMAND ACTION AS AID WORKER DEATHS MOUNT KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) – As the world marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8, two prominent Red Cross organisations have issued a powerful statement condemning the tragic killing of humanitarian workers and calling for urgent international action to end the escalating brutality. "This World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we mourn our colleagues who were appallingly killed while trying to save lives. "Their deaths demand far more than empty words of outrage - they demand action," said International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) president Kate Forbes and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, in a joint statement issued from Geneva, Thursday. They said the international community cannot continue to look away as the rules of war are ignored and humanitarian workers are deliberately targeted. "Every attack on a humanitarian worker is an attack on the community they served and a betrayal of the laws designed to protect civilians and alleviate suffering in conflict," they said. They added that the brutal killing of health workers at the Palestine Red Crescent Society in March sparked a global outcry. "But their story is not isolated. "From Gaza to Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond, our colleagues are coming under fire while driving ambulances, distributing aid, and reaching frontline communities in need," they said. Their appeal comes as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement mourns the loss of 10 colleagues in 2025 to date. This follows what has already been recorded as the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel, with 38 staff and volunteers killed in 2024. "If this horrifying pattern continues, 2025 may be even worse," they said, painting a grim picture of conditions plaguing frontline workers. They said states and parties to conflict bear direct responsibility for reversing the disturbing and dangerous trend by protecting humanitarian workers, upholding international humanitarian law, and standing up for our shared humanity. "The time to act is now," they urged. –BERNAMA
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Business Standard
08-05-2025
- General
- Business Standard
World Red Cross Day 2025: All you need to know about Red Crescent Day
Every year on May 8, we celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. Millions of volunteers and employees who work for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are honoured for their humanitarian efforts. Henry Dunant, the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), was born on this day. This worldwide celebration serves as a reminder of the strength of compassion, selflessness, and solidarity in the face of calamities like natural disasters, war, medical crises, and more. It is a time to honor individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others and to raise awareness of the principles and work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations worldwide. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2025: Theme "Keeping Humanity Alive" is the official theme for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in 2025. The theme dedication of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent staff, who provide relief where it is most needed, is reflected in this theme. The theme emphasises how critical it is to uphold humanitarian ideals during a period of escalating inequality, health problems, and conflicts. "Keeping Humanity Alive" is a call to action to spread kindness, peace, and optimism while also paying homage to those working on the ground. ALSO READ: History of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day In 1948, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day was formally created to commemorate Henry Dunant's birthdate on May 8. After seeing the horrors of the Battle of Solferino in 1859, Dunant became a visionary and pushed for the creation of nonprofit relief organisations. As a result, the Geneva Conventions were eventually built, and the International Committee of the Red Cross was established in 1863. The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is currently the greatest humanitarian network in the world, having prompted the creation of 192 National Societies. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Significance The millions of volunteers who give their lives to help others are honoured on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. These people frequently put their safety in danger to help those in need during crises. The significance is as follows: • Recognition: Honours the unselfish efforts of employees and volunteers who offer assistance in times of need, such as during emergencies, wars, and natural disasters. • Awareness: The movement's guiding principles—humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntarism, unity, and universality are brought to the public's attention through awareness-raising. • Inspiration: Motivates people to support the ideals of compassion and service and take part in humanitarian efforts.
