The Luxembourg Red Cross (French: Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise, German: Luxemburgisches Rotes Kreuz) is the Luxembourg-based National Society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society was established on 8 August 1914 by Emile and Aline Mayrisch. They persuaded the mayor of Luxembourg City, the commander-in-chief of the army and representatives of the three churches to sign the founding certificate. Its president is currently Grand Duchess Maria Teresa.[2] Michel Simonis is the managing director.[3]
| Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise (in French), Luxemburgisches Rotes Kreuz (in German), Lëtzebuerger Rout Kräiz (in Luxembourgish) | |
| Formation | 1914 |
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| Purpose | Humanitarian Aid |
| Headquarters | Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
Region | Luxembourg |
President | Grand Duchess Maria Teresa |
Parent organization | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
Staff | 1,915 (2013)[1] |
Volunteers | 15,000 (2013)[1] |
| Website | www |
The Grand Duchess was the guest of honour at an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Luxembourg Red Cross Bazaar in Limpertsberg in November 2016.[4]
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