The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was founded to protect human life and health and to prevent and alleviate human suffering without any discrimination based on nationality, race, sex, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
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You can find more information at the International Committee of the Red Cross website.
During a business trip in 1859, he was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino
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The ICRC bases its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
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Founder Henry Dunant was born on this day in 1828
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It was in order to encompass a number of branches in Islamic nations
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They are backed up by some 11,000 local employees and supported and coordinated by around 800 staff at its Geneva headquarters
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The other 3 men held the post over the years since 1973
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They are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteerism, unity, and universality
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The Japanese Red Cross has been working on the ground since the disaster began, mobilising 85 teams, made up of more than 700 doctors
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