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The '''Red Cross''' is an international organization that helps wounded and imprisoned soldiers in wartime,

The '''Red Cross''' is an international [[nonprofit organization]] that helps wounded and imprisoned soldiers in wartime, and during peacetime collects medical supplies and trains nurses. The organization was founded by Jean-Henri Dunant, a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] businessman, who was deeply affected by the suffering and hardship of the wounded soldiers in the Italian war for independence. In 1862, he proposed that a worldwide group of volunteers be formed to help the wounded and imprisoned in wartime. In 1863, he suggested a gathering of nations to develop such an institute. In 1864, the Swiss government held a conference with representatives of many nations who drafted the first [[Geneva Convention]]. This convention brought the Red Cross movement into existence. The organization's symbol is a red cross on a white background, the inverse of the Swiss national [[flag]].

and during peacetime collects medical supplies and trains nurses. The organization was founded by Jean-Henri Dunant, a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] businessman, who was deeply affected by the suffering and hardship of the wounded soldiers in the Italian war for independence. In 1862, he proposed that a worldwide group of volunteers be formed to help the wounded and imprisoned in wartime. In 1863, he suggested a gathering of nations to develop such an institute. In 1864, the Swiss government held a conference with representatives of many nations who drafted the first [[Geneva Convention]]. This convention brought the Red Cross movement into existence. The organization's symbol is a red cross on a white background, the inverse of the Swiss national [[flag]].

Owing to the religious significance of the cross, in [[Islam|Islamic]] countries the organization is known as the '''Red Crescent''' and uses the eponymous symbol.  In [[Israel]], a red Star of David is used and the organization is named '''Magen David Adom''' (Hebrew: מגן דוד אדום).  In religious conflict zones involving two (or more) religions the respective symbols are often used side by side.

Owing to the religious significance of the cross, in [[Islam]]ic countries the organization is known as the '''Red Crescent''' and uses the eponymous symbol.  In [[Israel]], a red Star of David is used and the organization is named '''Magen David Adom''' (Hebrew: מגן דוד אדום).  In religious conflict zones involving two (or more) religions the respective symbols are often used side by side.

[[Category:International Organizations]]

[[Category:International Organizations]]

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[[Category:Nobel laureates in Peace]]

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