Work & Responsibilities
The International Command of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Corps (ICBC-Corps)
Role: ICBC-Corps Ambassador
The International Command of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Corps (ICBC-Corps) functions as the organised humanitarian service and response arm of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement. The ICBC-Corps operates in accordance with the Movement’s Constitution, Fundamental Principles, and applicable national and international legal frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of an ICBC-Corps Ambassador include, but are not limited to:
Humanitarian Representation & Advocacy
Promoting the humanitarian principles, mission themes, and programs of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement at national and international levels, in alignment with neutrality and impartiality.
International Liaison & Cooperation Support
Supporting dialogue and cooperation with civil society organisations, humanitarian institutions, academic bodies, and partner organisations for lawful humanitarian initiatives.
Program Support & Coordination
Assisting in the conceptual support, coordination, and outreach of humanitarian programs, campaigns, training initiatives, and emergency preparedness activities undertaken by the ICBC-Corps.
Crisis & Humanitarian Awareness Engagement
Contributing to awareness-building, information dissemination, and coordination support during humanitarian crises, disasters, and vulnerability-reduction initiatives, strictly within civilian and humanitarian frameworks.
Compliance & Ethical Conduct
Acting in full compliance with the Movement’s Code of Conduct, Fundamental Principles, and internal governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and respect for human dignity.
Scope & Limitations
Honorary and humanitarian
The position is honorary and humanitarian, unless otherwise specified by written mandate.
Does not exercise executive authority
The Ambassador does not exercise executive authority, operational command, or financial control unless explicitly authorised in writing.
Does not confer UN representation
The role does not confer UN representation, diplomatic immunity, or governmental authority.
Solely for humanitarian
All actions are undertaken solely for humanitarian, charitable, and public-interest purposes.
Institutional Context
The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement, through its legally registered entity Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society (India), holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council UN-ECOSOC since 2024, in accordance with ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31. This status enables consultative engagement with UN bodies in line with established procedures.
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Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society
(Operating as: Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement)
UN-ECOSOC Special Consultative Status (Since 2024)
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