The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network dedicated to protecting human life and health, and providing aid during armed conflict and other emergencies. Its principal components, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), both have their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This city has been a crucial hub for international humanitarian efforts since the Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant in 1863. Geneva's historical neutrality and central European location made it an ideal and strategic choice for such a vital global organization. London is a major global city, but not the Red Cross HQ. New York is home to the United Nations headquarters, while The Hague is renowned for international legal bodies like the ICJ and ICC, not the Red Cross's central administration.
HQ of Red Cross is located in:
Correct Answer:
B. Geneva