Joseph Adefarasin
Justice Joseph Adetunji Adefarasin (1921 – 28 March 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. They had five children including Paul Adefarasin and Wale Adefarasin.
Joseph Adefarasin | |
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| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 28 March 1989 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse(s) | Hilda Adefarasin |
| Children | Paul Adefarasin Wale Adefarasin |
| Awards | Henry Dunant Medal |
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| 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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