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The Red Cross, a global network of humanitarian organizations, provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness services worldwide. Founded by Henry Dunant in 1863 following the Battle of Solferino, its core mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and natural disasters. The organization operates through national societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), each with distinct roles but united by fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. Its volunteers and staff are often the first responders in crisis zones, delivering critical aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical care.