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International Committee of the Red Cross
Born from the horrors of 19th-century battlefields, this humanitarian institution helped shape the modern laws of war while working to protect people caught in conflict. Its story is one of quiet diplomacy, emergency relief, and an enduring commitment to neutrality in the darkest moments.
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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 the ideas of Henry Dunant, whose call for better care for wounded soldiers helped inspire both the organization and the first Geneva Convention. From the start, its mission has centered on protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict.
Over time, the ICRC became one of the key forces behind international humanitarian law. It is known for visiting prisoners of war and detainees, helping reconnect families separated by violence, supporting medical care and basic needs in war zones, and acting as a neutral intermediary when trust between sides has collapsed.
Its work has been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize three times, in 1917, 1944, and 1963. More than a symbol, the ICRC represents a long-running effort to preserve a measure of humanity even in war, balancing urgent aid on the ground with the patient defense of rules meant to protect civilians and the wounded.