Red Cross as an International Organization

This document explores the establishment, structure, achievements, and contacts of the Red Cross as an international humanitarian organization. Formed in 1863 in Geneva by Henry Dunant, Red Cross coordinates activities to protect human life in times of crisis. With over 97 million volunteers and presence in 80 countries, Red Cross provides emergency assistance, health care projects, and youth activities. Achievements include saving lives, promoting peace, and collaborating with other organizations like the UN.

References

Caroline Moorehead 1998, Dunant’s dream: War, Switzerland and the history of the Red Cross. HarperCollins, London. 12-19

David P. Forsythe 2003, “The International Committee of the Red Cross and International Humanitarian Law.” In: Humanitäres Völkerrecht – Informationsschriften. The Journal of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict. 2, German Red Cross and Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict, p. 64–77.

Georges Willemin, Roger Heacock 1984, International Organization and the Evolution ofWorld Society. Volume 2: The International Committee of the Red Cross. MartinusNijhoff Publishers, Boston.p 56-58.

Jean-Philippe Lavoyer, Louis Maresca, 1999, The Role of the ICRC in the Development of International Humanitarian Law. In: International Negotiation. p. 503–527.

Neville Wylie: The Sound of Silence 2002, The History of the International Committee of the Red Cross as Past and Present. In: Diplomacy and Statecraft. p. 186–204.

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