Henry Dunant

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[Audio] Henry Dunant His Life and Nobel Peace Prize.

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[Audio] Early Life • Born on May 8, 1828 in Geneva, Switzerland • Came from a wealthy and religious family • Developed strong humanitarian values from a young age.

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[Audio] The Battle of Solferino • In 1859, Dunant witnessed the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino • Saw thousands of wounded soldiers left without help • Organized civilians to care for the wounded.

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[Audio] Founding the Red Cross • Published the book 'A Memory of Solferino' in 1862 • Proposed an international humanitarian organization • Led to the creation of the International Red Cross in 1863.

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[Audio] • Held in 1864 • Established rules to protect wounded soldiers • Marked a global step forward in humanitarian law The First Geneva Convention.

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[Audio] Nobel Peace Prize • Awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 • Shared the prize with Frédéric Passy • Honored for founding the Red Cross and promoting humanitarian law.

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[Audio] Legacy • Considered a pioneer of modern humanitarian work • The Red Cross continues to save millions of lives • His ideas shaped international humanitarian law.