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International Committee of the Red Cross — ICRC redirects here. For other uses, see ICRC (disambiguation). The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a private humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland. The community of states has given the ICRC a unique role,… … Wikipedia
International Committee of the Red Cross — ▪ Swiss organization (ICRC), French Comité International de la Croix Rouge, international nongovernmental organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, that seeks to aid victims of war and to ensure the observance of humanitarian… … Universalium
International Committee of the Red Cross — independent humanitarian institution founded to protect and assist victims of international and non international armed conflict (gave rise to the International Movement of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent), ICRC … English contemporary dictionary
International Committee Of The Red Cross — (ICRC) The nonpartisan organization based in Switzerland was founded in 1863 as a private humanitarian organization. The essential responsibilities of the organization included the protection of wounded soldiers; monitoring the treatment of… … Historical dictionary of the Holocaust
International Review of the Red Cross — The International Review of the Red Cross (ISSN 1560 7755) is an academic quarterly periodic journal published by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) which, according to its publisher, aims to promote debate, reflection and… … Wikipedia
International Committee of the Blue Shield — The International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS) was founded in 1996 to work to protect the world s cultural heritage threatened by wars and natural disasters . It has been described as the Cultural Red Cross .External links*… … Wikipedia
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement — Red Cross redirects here. For other uses, see Red Cross (disambiguation). Ibrahim Foundation The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems, the symbols from which the movement derives its name. Founded 1863 Location Gen … Wikipedia
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a humanitarian institution that is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement along with the ICRC and 186 distinct National Societies. Founded in 1919 and… … Wikipedia
Red Cross Society of China — 中国红十字会 Founder(s) Sheng Xuanhuai Shen Dunhe[1] Type Aid agency … Wikipedia
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies — ▪ international organization original name League of Red Cross Societies, also called (1983–91) League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, international organization responsible for encouraging the formation of and aiding national … Universalium
