Abstract
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It directs and coordinates the international relief activities in situations of conflict. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863 on the principles of Henry Dunant and the meeting of the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC has also originated the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and plays a significant role in providing aid to landmine victims.
Recommended Citation
JOURNAL, CISR
(1999)
"International Committee of the Red Cross,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 3
:
Iss.
3
, Article 23.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol3/iss3/23
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