Joseph Adefarasin

Joseph Adefarasin

Justice Joseph Adetunji Adefarasin (1921 – March 28, 1989) was a Nigerian High Court judge, born in Ijebu-Ode. He was the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 1977 to 1981. He was the first African to hold this position and was awarded the Henry Dunant Medal, which is the highest World Red Cross award. He was married to Hilda Adefarasin.

Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by
José Barroso Chávez		 President of the
International League of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies
1977–1981 		Succeeded by
Enrique de la Mata


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