International Committee of the Red Cross
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1917
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization founded in 1863, dedicated to the protection and assistance of victims of armed conflict. It has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize three times, in 1917, 1944, and 1963, for its efforts on behalf of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and humanity during wartime. The ICRC plays a crucial role in promoting the principles of the Geneva Convention and works closely with the United Nations.
Frequently asked
- Who is International Committee of the Red Cross?
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization founded in 1863, dedicated to the protection and assistance of victims of armed conflict. It has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize three times, in 1917, 1944, and 1963, for its efforts on behalf of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and humanity during wartime. The ICRC plays a crucial role in promoting the principles of the Geneva Convention and works closely with the United Nations.
- In what year did International Committee of the Red Cross win the Nobel Prize?
- 1917, 1944, 1963 — Peace