International Committee for the Nanking Safety Zone

The International Committee for the Nanking Safety Zone was a group of foreign diplomats and businessmen formed in 1937 to protect Chinese civilians during the massacre in Nanking (Nanjing) by Japanese forces. Recognizing the violence, they established a designated safety zone within the city, providing refuge for hundreds of thousands of Chinese. The committee coordinated efforts to monitor violence, deliver aid, and seek international awareness of the atrocities. Their work helped save many lives amidst widespread brutality, and their efforts remain a significant example of international humanitarian intervention during wartime.