What does the International Committee of the Red Cross do?

The International Committee of the Red Cross – Humanitarian Help for People Affected by Armed Conflict. Since 1863, the mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been to protect and assist victims of armed conflict and promote understanding and respect for international humanitarian law.

When was the International Committee of the Red Cross established?

February 17, 1863, Geneva, Switzerland
International Committee of the Red Cross/Founded

Why was the International Committee of the Red Cross established?

Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC’s sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Why is the red cross a symbol?

They carry no weapons. Their only shield is the red cross emblem. The emblem is a symbol of protection that international law gives to the wounded and sick, and those caring for them, in armed conflict. They convey to those fighting that they must not attack anyone or anything that displays these emblems.

What do the Red Cross do to help?

We provide international aid to help people in emergencies, support refugees and survivors of trafficking, and those facing chronic hunger. Often within hours of an emergency – or even before it’s happened – our partners in the local Red Cross or Red Crescent National Society are on the ground keeping people safe.

What is the history of the International Red Cross?

The IFRC was founded in 1919 in Paris in the aftermath of World War I. Originally called the League of Red Cross Societies, we were the brainchild of Henry Davison, the president of the American Red Cross War Committee.

Do red cross violates Geneva Convention?

Yes, according to the British Red Cross, Prison Architect’s use of a red cross to denote health violates the Geneva Conventions. The little red cross is actually the emblem of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), not part of the public domain.