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{{Short description|Humanitarian non-governmental organization in Ukraine}}
[[Image:Flag of the Red Cross.svg|thumb|150px|International Flag of Red Cross]]
{{Infobox Organization
|name = Ukrainian Red Cross Society
|native_name = Товариство Червоного Хреста України
|image = Ukrainian red cross symbol.png
|size = 200px
|caption =
|motto =
|formation = April 18, 1918
|purpose = [[Humanitarian aid]]
|headquarters = [[Kyiv]]
|region_served= {{flag|Ukraine}}
|leader_title = President
|leader_name = Mykola Polishchuk (acting)
|main_organ = Board of Governors
|budget = US$12 million (2014)
|website = [http://redcross.org.ua/en/ redcross.org.ua/en/]
}}


'''''Ukrainian Red Cross Society''''' ({{lang-uk|Українське Товариство Червоного Хреста}}) is a [[non-profit]] humanitarian and charitable association of [[Ukraine]]. It operates in disaster management, health and care, [[tracing]] service,<ref>''Searching for Lost Relatives, General information, Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco''</ref> youth activities/volunteers, protection of human dignity.
The '''Ukrainian Red Cross Society''' ({{langx|uk|Товариство Червоного Хреста України|Tovarystvo Chervonoho Khresta Ukrayiny}}) is a [[non-profit]] humanitarian and charitable association of [[Ukraine]]. It operates in disaster management, health and care, [[Restoring Family Links|tracing]] service,<ref>''Searching for Lost Relatives, General information, Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco''</ref> youth activities/volunteers, and activities related to the protection of human dignity. Since 1993, the Ukrainian Red Cross Society has been a member of the [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies]].

Among the main declared principles:
* [[Humanitarianism|Humanity]], preventing and alleviating human suffering wherever it may be found,
* [[Impartiality]], without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions,
* [[Neutrality (international relations)|Neutrality]],
* [[Independence]],
* [[volunteer|Voluntary]] Service,
* [[wikt:unity|Unity]], there can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country,
* [[universality (philosophy)|Universality]], working worldwide.


==Early history==
==Early history==
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society was established in April, 1918 in [[Kiev]] as an independent humanitarian society of the [[Ukrainian People's Republic]]. Its immediate tasks were to help [[refugees]] and prisoners of war, care of handicapped people, [[orphan]]ed children, fighting famine and epidemics, support and organize sick quarters, [[hospital]]s and public canteens.
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society was established on April 18, 1918, in [[Kyiv]] as an independent humanitarian society of the [[Ukrainian People's Republic]]. Its immediate tasks were to help [[refugees]] and prisoners of war, care of handicapped people, [[orphan]]ed children, fighting famine and epidemics, support and organize sick quarters, hospitals and public canteens.


From the 1920s, when Ukrainian territory was occupied by the Soviet Union, and until 1992, the Ukrainian Red Cross functioned as a part of the Soviet Red Cross.
The Ukrainian Red Cross operated as a branch of the Soviet Red Cross from the 1920s, when Ukrainian territory was merged into the Soviet Union, until 1991.


==During World War II==
==During World War II==
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==Present time==
==Present time==
[[File:Ukrainian Red Cross Society volunteers administering first aid to a wounded Euromaidan protester. Events of Jan 19, 2014-5.jpg|thumb|Volunteers administering first aid to a wounded [[Euromaidan]] protester.]]
[[File:Ukrainian Red Cross Society volunteers administering first aid to a wounded Euromaidan protester. Events of Jan 19, 2014-5.jpg|thumb|Volunteers administering first aid to a wounded [[Euromaidan]] protester]]
The Red Cross law was passed by the [[Verkhovna Rada|Ukrainian parliament]] in 1999.
The Red Cross law was passed by the [[Verkhovna Rada|Ukrainian parliament]] in 1999.


At present, the Ukrainian Red Cross involves more than 6.3 million of supporters and activists. Its Visiting Nurses Service has 3200 qualified [[nurse]]s. The organization takes part in more than 40 humanitarian programmes all over [[Ukraine]], which are mostly funded by public donation and corporate partnerships. By its own estimations, the Society annually provides services to more than 105 000 of lonely elderly people, about 23 000 of people disabled during the Second World War and handicapped workers, more than 25 000 of war veterans, and more than 8 000 of adults handicapped since childhood. The assistance for [[orphan]]ed and disabled children is also rendered.<ref>''"Червоний Хрест допоміг дітям-сиротам", by Zoryan Onyshkevych, Ukrainewstand, February 2001, in Ukrainian''</ref>
In 2001, the Ukrainian Red Cross involved more than 6.3 million supporters and activists. Its Visiting Nurses Service has 3,200 qualified [[nurse]]s. The organization takes part in more than 40 humanitarian programmes all over [[Ukraine]], which are mostly funded by public donations and corporate partnerships. By its own estimations, the Society annually provides services to more than 105,000 lonely elderly people, about 23,000 people living with disability during the Second World War and disabled workers, more than 25,000 war veterans, and more than 8,000 adults disabled since childhood. The Red Cross also provides assistance for [[orphan]]ed and disabled children.<ref>''"Червоний Хрест допоміг дітям-сиротам", by Zoryan Onyshkevych, Ukrainewstand, February 2001, in Ukrainian''</ref>


== Response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine ==
Ukrainian Red Cross Society (since 1999) is a member of the [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies]].
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is working closely with the [[International Committee of the Red Cross]] and [[International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies|International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies]] to provide neutral and impartial support in the following areas:

* Providing protection and assistance to the civilian population, including psychosocial support, as well as to those who no longer participate in hostilities;
* Distribution of relief assistance (food and non-food items) to the civilian population, including people displaced and people on the move;
* Provision of first aid and other health services to the wounded and sick in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and Ukrainian legislation;
* Supporting authorities with dignified management of dead bodies and forensic expertise;
* Reestablishing family links between separated family members with a specific focus on unaccompanied minors and extremely vulnerable persons such as the elderly and disabled;
* Promoting respect for International Humanitarian Law, ensuring respect and dignity for people deprived of freedom.
* Integrated assistance to people in need, including shelter and cash assistance, when the situation allows.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commonscatinline}}
*[http://www.redcross.org.ua/index.php?idsdr=114 Ukrainian Red Cross Society]
*[https://redcross.org.ua/?idsdr=114 Ukrainian Red Cross Society]


{{Red Cross Red Crescent Movement}}
{{Red Cross Red Crescent Movement}}
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Latest revision as of 05:05, 25 October 2024

Ukrainian Red Cross Society
Товариство Червоного Хреста України
FormationApril 18, 1918
PurposeHumanitarian aid
HeadquartersKyiv
Region served
 Ukraine
President
Mykola Polishchuk (acting)
Main organ
Board of Governors
BudgetUS$12 million (2014)
Websiteredcross.org.ua/en/

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (Ukrainian: Товариство Червоного Хреста України, romanized: Tovarystvo Chervonoho Khresta Ukrayiny) is a non-profit humanitarian and charitable association of Ukraine. It operates in disaster management, health and care, tracing service,[1] youth activities/volunteers, and activities related to the protection of human dignity. Since 1993, the Ukrainian Red Cross Society has been a member of the International Federation of Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies.

Early history

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The Ukrainian Red Cross Society was established on April 18, 1918, in Kyiv as an independent humanitarian society of the Ukrainian People's Republic. Its immediate tasks were to help refugees and prisoners of war, care of handicapped people, orphaned children, fighting famine and epidemics, support and organize sick quarters, hospitals and public canteens.

The Ukrainian Red Cross operated as a branch of the Soviet Red Cross from the 1920s, when Ukrainian territory was merged into the Soviet Union, until 1991.

During World War II

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When the structure of the UPA was unified in 1943, the Ukrainian Red Cross was re-established as a separate body from the Soviet Red Cross. The service provided care for the sick and wounded UPA soldiers, attracted well-qualified doctors, prepared the supply and manufacture of medicine, equipped underground hospitals and conducted training classes for new physicians and soldiers of the UPA and prepared special medical manuals. Doctors worked in regional military hospitals which treated the wounded who had suffered from the attacks of German, Soviet or Polish punitive groups.

Present time

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Volunteers administering first aid to a wounded Euromaidan protester

The Red Cross law was passed by the Ukrainian parliament in 1999.

In 2001, the Ukrainian Red Cross involved more than 6.3 million supporters and activists. Its Visiting Nurses Service has 3,200 qualified nurses. The organization takes part in more than 40 humanitarian programmes all over Ukraine, which are mostly funded by public donations and corporate partnerships. By its own estimations, the Society annually provides services to more than 105,000 lonely elderly people, about 23,000 people living with disability during the Second World War and disabled workers, more than 25,000 war veterans, and more than 8,000 adults disabled since childhood. The Red Cross also provides assistance for orphaned and disabled children.[2]

Response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

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The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is working closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to provide neutral and impartial support in the following areas:

  • Providing protection and assistance to the civilian population, including psychosocial support, as well as to those who no longer participate in hostilities;
  • Distribution of relief assistance (food and non-food items) to the civilian population, including people displaced and people on the move;
  • Provision of first aid and other health services to the wounded and sick in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and Ukrainian legislation;
  • Supporting authorities with dignified management of dead bodies and forensic expertise;
  • Reestablishing family links between separated family members with a specific focus on unaccompanied minors and extremely vulnerable persons such as the elderly and disabled;
  • Promoting respect for International Humanitarian Law, ensuring respect and dignity for people deprived of freedom.
  • Integrated assistance to people in need, including shelter and cash assistance, when the situation allows.

References

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  1. ^ Searching for Lost Relatives, General information, Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco
  2. ^ "Червоний Хрест допоміг дітям-сиротам", by Zoryan Onyshkevych, Ukrainewstand, February 2001, in Ukrainian
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