World Red Cross Day

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World Red Cross Day also known as Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8 every year.

• The day marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

• He is also a Nobel Peace Prize winner. He was born on May 8, 1828.

• This day is celebrated by the Red Cross Society in all countries.

• It works for the welfare of people.

• The World Red Cross Society provides food and other aid to people in natural disasters, wars, as well as diseases and epidemics.

• Theme : 2022 - ‘BeHumanKind’

• History of the day 

• The first Red Cross Day was celebrated on 8 May 1948.

• In 1946, during the Second World War, the Tokyo Resolution was implemented.

• The resolution to celebrate World Red Cross Day annually was adopted on 8 May 1948, the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross.

• In 1984 it was officially named "World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day".

• Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• To stop and end suffering for every human being

• Impartiality

• Neutrality

• Independence

• Voluntary Service

• Unity and Universality