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International Committee of the Red Cross
Born from one man's call to ease the suffering of wounded soldiers, this neutral humanitarian organization helped shape the modern rules of war. For more than 160 years, it has worked in conflict zones to protect lives, reunite families, and bring aid where it is needed most.
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Turkish Prisoners in Egypt A Report by the Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross
by International Committee of the Red Cross
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Founded in Geneva in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross grew out of ideas sparked by Henry Dunant after the Battle of Solferino. The organization became a driving force behind the first Geneva Convention and the development of international humanitarian law.
The ICRC describes itself as a neutral, independent organization that protects and assists people affected by armed conflict and other violence. Its work has included visiting prisoners of war, helping families restore contact, delivering relief, and serving as a humanitarian intermediary in wars around the world.
Its impact has been widely recognized over time, including three Nobel Peace Prizes. Based in Geneva, the ICRC remains a central part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and one of the world's best-known humanitarian institutions.