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New developments! On the occaison of our second week of the Global Humanitarianism Research Academy (GHRA) 2015 at the ICRC Archives in Geneva we agreed on a cooperation with the ICRC History blog. Thus, in the future you will find essential and topical information on our blog about one of the oldest humanitarian organizations.Armband worn by Dr. Louis Appia on various battlefields, 1864,International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum GenevaThe aim of icrchistory is to present:"The ICRC’s collections of books, sound recordings, films, videos and photos illustrate and document the activities of the ICRC from the end of the 19th century up to the present day, in all operational contexts. These archives and library have been continually expanded over more than 150 years and today represent a significant heritage in the field of humanitarian law and action. They preserve the memory of victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence to which the ICRC has responded throughout its history."Additionally we would like point to these links which provide further information on the ICRC history. ARCHIVE ROOM:https://www.icrc.org/eng/who-we-are/history/150-years/INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW DATABASE:https://www.icrc.org/en/icrc-databases-international-humanitarian-lawLIBRARY:http://www.cid.icrc.org/library/WEB ARCHIVES:https://www.icrc.org/eng/resources/icrc-archives/Enjoy discovering the multiple aspects of the rich history of the ICRC!