Established as an independent humanitarian movement, the organisation works through national societies, humanitarian institutions, volunteers, professional networks, academic bodies, and strategic partners to deliver humanitarian assistance, emergency response, community development, public health initiatives, environmental action, peacebuilding, education, humanitarian diplomacy, and sustainable development programmes.
Since 2024, the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC), enabling the Movement to contribute to international dialogue, policy discussions, sustainable development initiatives, and humanitarian cooperation within the United Nations system.
UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC)
Our Global Vision
To build a compassionate, peaceful, resilient and inclusive world where every person can live with dignity, safety, equality and hope.
Our Mission
- Protect vulnerable communities
- Respond to disasters and humanitarian emergencies
- Improve health and community wellbeing
- Strengthen volunteerism and civic participation
- Promote sustainable development
- Advance humanitarian diplomacy and peace
- Build humanitarian education and professional capacity
- Foster international cooperation and partnerships
- Promote humanitarian principles, human rights awareness and community resilience
Humanitarian Principles
- Humanity
- Neutrality
- Impartiality
- Independence
- Voluntary Service
- Unity
- Universality
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Respect for Human Dignity
Areas of Action
- Emergency & Disaster Response
- Community Health & Medical Outreach
- Humanitarian Medical Services
- Search, Rescue & First Response
- Food Security & Humanitarian Relief
- Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Community Recovery & Resilience
- Education & Capacity Building
- Women & Child Protection
- Disability Inclusion
- Animal Welfare & Rescue
- Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability
- Peacebuilding & Humanitarian Diplomacy
- Humanitarian Rights & Legal Assistance
- Humanitarian Communications & Public Info
- International Cooperation & Partnerships
IUBC University
The Movement promotes humanitarian education through the International University of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (University for Humanity).
IUBC brings together humanitarian professionals, researchers, volunteers, diplomats, educators, emergency responders, journalists, legal experts, environmental specialists, healthcare professionals and community leaders through specialised faculties dedicated to humanitarian service and lifelong learning.
International Cooperation
We actively cooperate with civil society organisations, national humanitarian organisations, academic institutions, healthcare institutions, community organisations, emergency response agencies, volunteer networks, public authorities, international organisations, development partners, CSR partners and philanthropic institutions.Learn More
A Global Network
The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement continues to expand its humanitarian presence through national societies, regional structures, professional faculties, specialised humanitarian corps, volunteer programmes and international partnerships across diverse regions of the world.Learn More
Humanitarian Diplomacy
Humanitarian diplomacy forms an essential pillar of the Movement’s work. By engaging with governments, international organisations, civil society, academic institutions and humanitarian partners, the Movement advocates for protection of vulnerable populations, peaceful dialogue, and access.Learn More
Working Towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Movement supports initiatives that contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through humanitarian programmes that create real impact.
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Good Health & Well-Being
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Quality Education
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Gender Equality
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Clean Water & Sanitation
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Climate Action
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Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
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Partnerships For The Goals
Website Highlights
UN-ECOSOC Special Consultative Status Since 2024
Worldwide Humanitarian Movement
Emergency Response & Disaster Relief
Community Health & Medical Outreach
International University for Humanity
Humanitarian Diplomacy
Sustainable Development
Volunteer-Led Humanitarian Action
International Cooperation & Partnerships
Humanitarian Rights & Community Resilience
Serving Humanity Across Borders
Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society
(Operating as: Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement)
UN-ECOSOC Special Consultative Status (Since 2024)
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Innov8 Ras Vilas, Lower Ground Floor, Salcon Rasvilas, D-1, Saket District Centre, Saket, New Delhi – 110017, India
