The Red Cross symbolizes humanity, fraternity and dedication. Humanity is the core and cornerstone of Red Cross culture. It is a kind concept that highly respects and protects human value, life and survival;
Fraternity is towards all people, especially those who are vulnerable or in trouble. A broad-minded person with deep sympathy, concern and love; dedication is a noble act of selfless dedication in helping others and serving society out of the heart under the sentiment of humanity and fraternity.
Humanity, fraternity, and dedication are mankind’s pursuit and yearning for a better life. They are not only the most basic moral conscience of mankind, but also the moral high ground for human unity. Humanity, fraternity and dedication are the soul of the Red Cross organization and the Red Cross movement.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross was established on February 9, 1863, on the initiative of Swiss Henry Dunant. It was called the "International Committee for the Relief of Wounded Soldiers" at that time, and was changed to its current name in 1880. It is the earliest Red Cross organization in the world and a civil society organization in Switzerland.
It is composed entirely of Swiss citizens, is protected and bound by Swiss law, and is headquartered in Geneva. Its highest authority is the annual general meeting, and the executive board leads daily affairs during the closing period of the general meeting. The purpose of this committee was to do good in the war.
According to the provisions of the Geneva Conventions, the Committee can protect and provide relief to war victims as a neutral group, accept complaints about violations of humanitarian conventions, work to improve and disseminate humanitarian conventions, and work with relevant groups Cooperate to train medical personnel and develop medical equipment.