Henry Dunant
Henry Dunant was a Swiss humanitarian and social activist best known for founding the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. His experiences during the Battle of Solferino in 1859 inspired him to advocate for the humane treatment of wounded soldiers and the establishment of a neutral organization dedicated to providing aid in times of war. Dunant's vision laid the groundwork for modern humanitarian law and earned him the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
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Henry Dunant is mentioned as the founder of the Red Cross.
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Switzerland· 2026-01-12
Henry Dunant co-established the Red Cross and wrote A Memory of Solferino about human nature.
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United Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Henry Dunant was appalled by the Battle of Solferino and helped establish the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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Canada· 2025-08-13
Henry Dunant was a simple citizen who imagined a unique solution and convinced the powerful to realize it.
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Monaco· 2025-07-13
Henry Dunant organized local inhabitants to assist the wounded during the Battle of Solferino.
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El Salvador· 2025-06-25
Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, was born on May 8, 1828, in Geneva.
Die Kirchenglocken schwiegen am 8. Mai – dann kam Papst Leo XIV.Switzerland· 2025-05-10
Henry Dunant is celebrated for founding the International Red Cross and being the first Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
¿Qué se conmemora este 8 de mayo? | Sociedad | La Revista
Ecuador· 2025-05-08Henry Dunant is celebrated for founding the Red Cross and for his humanitarian efforts.
¿Por qué el Día Mundial de la Cruz Roja se conmemora el 8 de mayo y en honor a quién? | RESPUESTAS
Peru· 2025-05-08Henry Dunant is recognized as the founder of the Red Cross, commemorated on May 8th each year.
La labor de la Cruz Roja en el Ecuador | Editoriales | OpiniónEcuador· 2025-05-08La organización internacional, fundada por el suizo Henry Dunant en el año de 1864.
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Venezuela· 2025-04-16
Henry Dunant is known as the founder of the International Red Cross.
Derecho internacional humanitario, Henry Dunant y el Movimiento de la Cruz Roja InternacionalVenezuela· 2025-04-03
Henry Dunant proposed the neutral treatment of wounded soldiers on battlefields, which led to the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Wie die Organisation die Identität des Landes prägteSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
