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PEDROSO JACOBO, Belkis et al. Henry Dunant, founder of the International Red Crosse. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2017, vol.39, n.3, pp. 671lpage675-675. ISSN 1684-1824.

The current work is about the figure of Henry Dunant, militant in favor of the humanitarian cause. He was a witness of the sequels of Solferino´s battle, in Italy, the impact of which led him to write his memoirs and experiences in the book “A recollection of Solferino”. In it he claimed for the creation of a voluntary corps to help war wounded people without distinction of the band where they fought. In 1901 he was awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize because of its role in the foundation of the International Red Crosse Movement.

Palavras-chave : Henry Dunant; humanitarian cause; help; International Red Crosse Movement.

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