International Committee Of The Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), founded in 1863, is an independent and neutral humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance
Company facts
- Founded
- 1863
- Employees
- 10,000
- Headquarters
- Switzerland
- CEO
- Mirjana Spoljaric, Henry Dunant
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), founded in 1863, is an independent and neutral humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance to people affected by armed conflict and internal violence worldwide. Its core mandate, rooted in the Geneva Conventions of 1949, focuses on delivering lifesaving aid, protecting civilians, and promoting the implementation of international humanitarian law in national legislation. The ICRC distinguishes itself through a rapid, coordinated response network that collaborates closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to ensure efficient, rational relief efforts. This global partnership, combined with a steadfast commitment to impartiality, makes the ICRC a trusted leader in humanitarian action and the protector of human dignity during crises.