- Henry Dunant - Wikipedia
Henry Dunant (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi dynɑ̃]; born Jean-Henri Dunant; 8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910), also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and co-founder of the Red Cross His humanitarian efforts won him the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901
- Our history | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
In February 1863, what was to become the International Committee of the Red Cross met for the first time in Geneva, Switzerland Among its five founding members was a local man named Henry Dunant who, the year before, had published a book entitled A Memory of Solferino, which called for better care for wounded soldiers in wartime
- Red Cross - Message, Symbol Founder | HISTORY
The Red Cross’s roots date to 1859, when businessman Henry Dunant witnessed the bloody aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in Italy, in which there was little medical support for injured
- Red Cross and Red Crescent - Encyclopedia Britannica
The Red Cross arose out of the work of Henri Dunant, a Swiss humanitarian, who, at the Battle of Solferino, in June 1859, organized emergency aid services for Austrian and French wounded
- Our History | American Red Cross History
Since our founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need
- History of IRCS – Redcross Karnataka
International Red Cross Movement was established by Geneva Convention of 1864 The name and the emblem of the movement are derived from the reversal of the Swiss national flag, to honor the country in which Red Cross was found
- History of Red Cross
The touching experience of Henri Dunant which was narrated in the book raised the conscience of the heads of nations and resulted in convening the Geneva Convention of 1864, which established the International Red Cross Movement
- The origins of the Red Cross | British Red Cross
Our belief in the power of kindness can be traced back to the creation of the Red Cross Movement The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement started in 1863 and was inspired by Swiss businessman Henry Dunant
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