A tribute to Florence Nightingale

Many were the outstanding people who left their imprint on the nineteenth century, devoting their energies to the cause of human dignity. One such person was Florence Nightingale, born in Florence on 12 May 1820, died in London on 13 August 1910.This year, therefore, the 150th anniversary of her birth is being celebrated. We are particularly grateful to the Chairman of the Standing Commission of the International Red Cross for agreeing to speak in this issue for the Red Cross which has always considered the “Lady with a Lamp’ an inspiration. Henry Dunant himself profoundly admired her.

Continue reading #IRRC No. 110

A tribute to Florence Nightingale author:

1 min read

Florence Nightingale author:

1 min read

Scutari 1854 author:

1 min read

What is the Florence Nightingale medal? author:

1 min read

Twenty-second Award of the Florence Nightingale Medal author:

1 min read

Development of International Humanitarian Law author: Marcel A. Naville

1 min read

For the Victims of the Conflict in Laos author:

1 min read

Appeal to Middle East Powers author:

1 min read

Agreement between the European Economic Community and the International Committee author:

1 min read

Middle East — United Arab Republic — Arab Republic of the Yemen — The ICRC in four Arab States — Republic of Vietnam — Cambodia — Democratic People's Republic of Korea — Greece — Central America — Bra... author:

2 min read

For Victims of pseudo-medical experiments author:

1 min read

Guests of the ICRC author:

1 min read