The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Power Players in International and Domestic Natural Disaster Law

Authors

• Kristen Dale, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the unique role of the American Red Cross (ARC) as a quasi-governmental organization in U.S. disaster response, highlighting its dual identity as both a federal instrumentality and a private corporation. This duality raises critical questions about accountability, independence, and neutrality, particularly in light of proposed oversight measures like the American Red Cross Transparency Act. The analysis explores how the ARC's role intersects with international frameworks and domestic policies, emphasizing the need to balance its operational efficiency with public accountability.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Disaster Law | International Law | Law | Nonprofit Organizations Law

Recommended Citation

Kristen Dale, The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Power Players in International and Domestic Natural Disaster Law, 25 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 111 (2016).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol25/iss1/6