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Memorandum
of Understanding between the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
and the Magen David Adom (MDA) 28 November 2005 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement today welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Magen David Adom (MDA). It was signed by Younis Al-Khatib, President of the PRCS, and Noam Yifrach, Chairman of the MDA and witnessed by Philippe Cuvillier, member of the Movement’s Standing Commission, Jakob Kellenberger, President of the ICRC and Bengt Westerberg, Vice-President of the International Federation. This agreement will facilitate a successful outcome to the diplomatic conference of 5/6 December to adopt the Third Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions, and pave the way for both Societies' eventual membership of the Movement. The two Societies also signed an agreement on operational arrangements that will enhance their cooperation when carrying out their humanitarian mandate. The Movement is also pleased that the Societies will combine their efforts to protect the emblems against misuse and work with their respective authorities to ensure access to victims and respect for International Humanitarian Law. The Movement is also deeply grateful to the Swiss authorities for their unfailing commitment in facilitating this process. The signing took place in Geneva at a ceremony presided by the Swiss Federal Councillor Micheline Calmy-Rey and in the presence of representatives of the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: Ian Piper, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva Tel: +41 22 730 2063 or +41 79 217 3216 (mobile) Marie-Françoise Borel, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva Tel: +41 22 730 4346 or +41 79 416 3881 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 183 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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