How a bloody battlefield inspired a pacifist to create the Red Cross
Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then ...
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International Committee of the Red Cross
The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is one of the most respected and widely recognized humanitarian organizations in the world. It is mandated under international law, ...
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, helping people in around 150 countries. Founded in 1919, the Geneva-based ...
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About the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Every day in our work, we see the Geneva Conventions in ... In this video, we introduce you to the heart of our lifesaving mission. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was established ...