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Why is it called the ICRC?
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It stands for the International Committee of the Red Cross. The ICRC is an international humanitarian organization, and it is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. The ICRC was founded in 1863 by the Swiss and French governments to help people who were wounded, sick, or taken prisoner during wars. The ICRC helps prisoners of war, refugees, and people who are affected by armed conflicts. The ICRC works in more than 150 countries around the world, and it has more than 100,000 staff members and volunteers.