Henry Dunant

Henry Dunant (Jean-Henri Dunant) a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, social reformer, writer.

Father of the Red Cross.

First-ever Nobel Peace Prize co-recipient.

Founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Co-founder of Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).

His efforts directly resulted in the first-ever international treaty to protect wounded soldiers on the battlefield.

He pioneered the international network that united youth chapters globally for the first time.

His birthday is celebrated as the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on his honor.
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