May 8: World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. World Red Cross Day is celebrated on 8 May each year. This date is the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828.

There are 97 million members are honored to do for performing their tasks for the organization He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.

When is the International Day of Peace?

The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in the year 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland as a private organization to provide swift and efficient humanitarian response to people in war and disaster-affected areas. The Red Cross committee consists of 17 and 25 members who are empowered to direct lifesaving events and safeguard victim’s dignity on a national and international level under the human rights legislation.

Its member countries facilitate and promote humanitarian activities. They motivate people to protect lives and take care of the dignity of the victims. This day is celebrated by all the sections of the Red Cross organizations to help people suffering from floods, earthquakes, and other natural calamities, and protect their life from emergencies.

When is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction?

2021 theme: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is ‘Unstoppable’.