Description:
"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
conducted by the Movement in situations of conflict. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting
and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at
the origin of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement..."
Source/publisher:
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Date of entry:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
- Websites/Multiple Documents
Category:
Language:
English