While the international committee has operated staunchly on its selfprescribed. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Red on the cross 2006 tv movie plot summary 1 henry dunant, son of a geneva francophone upper class bourgeoisie family, works for a swiss exploitation company in french algeria. Henry dunant or jean henri dunant was a swiss social and peace activist who founded the red cross and was the recipient of the first nobel peace prize along with a french peacemaker frederic passy. Henri or henry dunant, born jeanhenri dunant, 8 may 1828 30 october 1910, was the founder of the red cross and a swiss businessman and social activist, switzerland, reproduction of a woodcut from 1882, digital improved. He was also the first person to receive the prestigious nobel peace prize. The committee that governs it, however, has changed little since the 1870s. During a business trip in 1859, dunant was witness to the aftermath of the battle of solferino in modernday italy. Dunants father helped orphans and his mother treated the sick and poor. Our belief in the power of kindness can be traced back to the creation of the red cross movement.
The 1864 geneva convention was based on dunants ideas. Dunant, henry international committee of the red cross. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. International committee of the red cross, henry dunant, jean henry dunant. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Whats to be learned from the founding of the red cross. With its call for an international conference, this committee, in effect, founded the red cross. Henry dunant medal the henry dunant medal is the highest award of the red cross movement. He was the visionary, promoter and cofounder of the red cross during a business trip in 1859, dunant was witness to the aftermath of the battle of solferino in modernday italy. Undaunted, dunant set off to track down the emperor in solferino, where french.
Henry dunant red on the cross, directed by dominique otheningirard. Hubert dunant, diagnoses him not with algerian typhus, just malaria, also his first meeting dropping drawers. The society was founded in 1893 in the reign of king chulalongkorn to provide relief to the vi ctims of the territorial conflicts along the borders of thailand and french indochina. Download the press kit pdf henry dunant red on the cross.
Jean henry dunant the founder of the red cross organization. Dunant, a memory of solferino, translated from french by the american red cross. It proved decisive in the founding of the international committee of the red cross. In 1901 he shared with frederic passy the first nobel peace prize. He was the visionary, promoter and cofounder of the red cross. As a young man, sir geoffrey volunteered to work with the organisation. International red cross day is celebrated each year on may 8 to commemorate the birth of the organizations founder, henry dunant. Returning to geneva, he wrote a memory of solferino, which eventually led to the creation of the international committee for relief to the wounded, the predecessor of the international committee of the red cross icrc, and to the adoption of the first geneva convention. Henry dunant is often described as a saintly humanitarian idealist who founded the red cross, yet the story of his life is little known and full of contrasts. With thomas jouannet, emilie dequenne, noemie kocher, michel galabru. War, switzerland and the history of the red cross, the power to monitor and criticize all governments of the world remains in the hands of a small band of coopted, elderly swiss lawyers and bankers. Red on the cross full movie in hd visit henry dunant, son of a geneva francophone upper class bour. Known as the founder of the red cross organization, and the owner of the ideas which inspired the first geneva convention on the rules of war, jean henry dunant, a swiss businessman, was also considered to be labeled as the first christian zionist.
Michel galabru, jeanfran ois balmer, henri garcin, tom novembre, thomas jouannet directors. Jean henry dunant, known as the father of the red cross, was born on may 8. International red cross, and 2014 will tbe the 100 h anniversary of the australian red cross and the 150th anniversary of the geneva convention. As a result, dunant decided to appeal directly to french emperor napoleon iii, who was with his army in. History of red cross henri dunant, founder of red cross. Henry dunant article about henry dunant by the free. Publication date 1864 publisher fick collection europeanlibraries digitizing sponsor.
The council of the thai red cross society welcome to the. The christian origin of the red cross christian heritage. By entering this website you agree that we use cookies in order to understand visitor preferences and keep improving our service. Henry dunant also known as henri dunant, was a swiss humanitarian, businessman and social activist. True to the openminded spirit of tolerance he first embraced as a teenager, henry wants to help improve the natives living conditions. In his late thirties and bankrupt, henry dunant lived in abject poverty, on. Henry dunant biography childhood, life achievements. According to caroline moorehead, author of dunants dream.
After witnessing war firsthand, the geneva businessman wrote a book that inadvertently gave rise the the largest humanitarian aid society in history. Produced by eve vercel andre martin philippe berthet sigi borutta and knut ogris directed by dominique otheningirard original screenplay claudemichel rome. The thai red cross society celebrates its 121st anniversary on 26 april 2014. The warm christian hearts of his parents touched their own. Dunant definition of dunant by the free dictionary. Durant had a life that was the opposite of the rags to riches story. Undeterred by the fact that napoleon was in the field directing the french armies. He approved the efforts to extend the scope of the red cross to cover naval. Dunant was born in geneva, switzerland, the first son of businessman jeanjacques dunant and antoinette dunantcolladon. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book a. Henry dunant, born of a welltodo geneva family, is sent to algeria on his first job as a fund manager for the company of mr. Secours aux blesses french edition henry dunant, international committee of the red cross on.
Jul 17, 2018 expected to be operational by late 2020, the dunant cable, named after red cross founder henry dunant, will extend from virginia beach to the french atlantic coast. Greece transliterated title henry errikos dunant erythros stavros. Henriclaude forestier frances day in aid of the french red cross, 1917. The 1864 geneva convention was based on dunant s ideas. Jean henri dunant 8 mey 1828 30 october 1910, an aa kent as henry dunant, wis a swiss businessman an social activist. The international committee of the red cross icrc is a humanitarian institution based in geneva, switzerland, and a threetime nobel prize laureate. He worked as a surgeon with australian troops during world war two.
War, switzerland, and the history of the red cross london. His character and education impelled him to help the distressed and the unfortunate and to be concerned about social work. In 1859, dunant organized help to the wounded in the battle of solferino during the austrosardinian war of 1859 in russian, the austroitalo french war of 1859. History of the international committee of the red cross. Sms communication in english, italian, french and spanish to download. I first read about jean henri dunant in my class vi bangla text book. The society since then has carried out its activities in accordance with the fundamental principles of the international red cross and. Hubert dunant, diagnoses him not with algerian typhus, just malaria, also his first meeting dropping drawers in. Dunant, to examine the possibility of putting this plan into action. Popularly known as henry dunant, he was the founder of the red cross.
Finland swedish title henry dunant roda korsets fader. The red cross came into being at the initiative of a man named henry dunant, who helped wounded soldiers at the battle of solferino in 1859 and then lobbied political leaders to take more action to protect war victims. As noted below in the brief thumbnail sketch, the christian faith of banker and businessman, henry dunant, was the impetus behind the compassion that has been and continues to be extended to millions around the world. Swiss philanthropist who founded the international red cross. Dunant synonyms, dunant pronunciation, dunant translation, english dictionary definition of dunant. Thomas jouanet, emilie dequenne, jeanfrancois balmer, tom novembre, noemie kocher. Although he is one of the great benefactors of humankind and was the first recipient of the nobel peace prize, his name is not widely known today. Henry dunant red on the cross an epic film about the creation of the red cross. A book he wrote influenced the international committee of the red cross to be formed in 1863. Dunants family was very religious and they were quite influential in the society of geneva. Durin a business trip in 1859, he wis witness tae the aftermath o the battle o solferino in modrenday italy. He recordit his memories an experiences in the beuk a memory of solferino which inspired the creation o the internaitional committee o the red cross icrc in 1863.
International committee of the red cross wikipedia. A memory of solferino is a book of the swiss humanitarian henry dunant published in 1862. Treaties, states parties, and commentaries resolutions. Henry dunant, a swiss businessman, was present at the battle of solferino, italy, 1859 and witnessed the horrors of war. International red cross and red crescent movement history. In 1853, he was appointed as an accountant to a subsidiary company in algeria. May 08, 2009 henry dunant is often described as a saintly humanitarian idealist who founded the red cross, yet the story of his life is little known and full of contrasts. History of red cross henri dunant, founder of red cross jean henri dunant was born in geneva on 8 may 1828. Henry dunant simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Henry dunant article about henry dunant by the free dictionary.
Jean henry dunants life may 8, 1828october 30, 1910 is a study in contrasts. He was cowinner with frederic passy of the first nobel prize for peace in 1901 an eyewitness of the battle of solferino june 24, 1859. Henry dunant a bloody battle in northern italy and henry dunant, a travelling swiss businessman with great vision, were the diverse elements that led to the formation of the red cross and, ultimately, the red cross and red crescent movement. This concise biography describes the main stages of a life devoted to helping others. History of the international committee of the red cross geneva. His father jeanjacques dunant and mother antoinette dunantcolladon. His two main ideas were for a treaty that would oblige armies to care of all wounded soldiers and for the creation of national societies that would help the. Dunant, pouring his money and time into the cause, traveled over most of europe obtaining promises from governments to send representatives. On june 21, the emperor of the french and the king of sardinia left brescia. Jean henri dunant was a swiss businessman and social activist.
Jean henry dunant s life may 8, 1828october 30, 1910 is a study in contrasts. Expected to be operational by late 2020, the dunant cable, named after red cross founder henry dunant, will extend from virginia beach to the french atlantic coast. This is the book that prompted the creation of what is now a worldwide. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book a memory of solferino which inspired the creation of the international committee of the red cross icrc in 1863. Jean henri dunant father of the red cross insidewiki. Apr 17, 20 henry dunant red on the cross, directed by dominique otheningirard. This great humanitarian movement was initiated by henry dunant, a citizen. World red cross and red crescent day is held on 8 may, the birthday of the founder of the international red cross and red crescent movement, henry dunant, he said, adding that each year, national red cross and red crescent societies use the day to highlight the unique role of the red cross and red crescent in their countries.
Like so many institutions, organizations, and benevolent agencies, the red cross had its origin in the christian faith. Google reveals dunant atlantic subsea cable project pcmag. He was born into a wealthy home but died in a hospice. The international red cross and red crescent movement started in 1863 and was inspired by swiss businessman henry dunant the suffering of thousands of men on both sides of the battle of solferino in 1859 upset dunant. Henry dunant, son of a geneva francophone upper class bourgeoisie family, works for a swiss exploitation company in french algeria. State parties signatories to the geneva convention of 1949 and its additional protocols of 1977 protocol i, protocol ii and 2005 have given the icrc a mandate to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. According to caroline moorehead, author of dunant s dream. Henri dunant, in full jeanhenri dunant, born may 8, 1828, geneva, switzerlanddied october 30, 1910, heiden, swiss humanitarian, founder of the red cross now red cross and red crescent and the world alliance of young mens christian associations. A qualified doctor, he brought valuable medical experience to the red cross. His passionate humanitarianism was the one constant in his life, and the red cross his living monument. He won several awards, including the henry dunant medal, the highest red cross award, in 1979. Mr bugnion is a member of the international committee of the red cross.