International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Organization Name
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Description
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian institution. Guided by international humanitarian law, it ensures protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife.
Key Facts
- Founded: 17 February 1863 by Henry Dunant in Geneva.
- President: Mirjana Spoljaric Egger (Switzerland), serving as President since October 2022 (term ends September 2026).
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
- Staff: Employs over 20,000 staff members in more than 100 countries.
- Nobel Peace Prizes: Awarded in 1917, 1944, and 1963 — the most by any single organization.
- Key principles: Operates based on Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality.
- Geneva Conventions: The ICRC is recognized as the guardian of the four Geneva Conventions (1949) and their Additional Protocols.
- Nepal relevance: The ICRC was active in Nepal during the Maoist conflict (1996–2006); the Nepal Red Cross Society is the country's National Society.
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded Year
- 1863
- Current Head/SG
- Mirjana Spoljaric Egger
- Category
- Other