The Nobel Peace Prize 1917
The Nobel Peace Prize 1917 was awarded to Comité international de la Croix Rouge (International Committee of the Red Cross) "for the efforts to take care of wounded soldiers and prisoners of war and their families"
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The Red Cross Movement
Can people behave as they like during times of war? No, they can't. In this game, your mission as a camp commander is to run a prisoner of war camp without violating any human rights. You must follow the humanitarian standards outlined in the Third Geneva Convention. Have a try!
