The Red Cross was created in 1863 when Henry Dunant set up the International Committee for Relief to the Wounded, that later became the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Australia adopted the Red Cross concept nine days after the outbreak of WWI, and throughout its history Australian Red Cross has advocated for a more humane battlefield.
Recently, it has played a pivotal role in the global efforts to put nuclear weapons back on the International agenda, and along with international colleagues, has driven the landmark resolution Working towards the elimination of nuclear weapons (2013).
Australian Red Cross CEO Robert Tickner will be in Adelaide next week to explain their current campaign, Making nuclear weapons the target – and to demonstrate the ongoing relevancy of this now 100-year old organisation. The event is also an opportunity to celebrate the centenary of this extraordinary organisation.
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This event is co-presented by the Hawke Centre and Australian Red Cross.
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21 May, 6pm
Allan Scott Auditorium, University of South Australia
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