What is World Red Cross Day?
WORLD RED CROSS DAY
Every year, May 8 is recognized as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder Henry Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828 and died on this day in 1828. The day aims to broaden the public's knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
In Geneva, Switzerland, the International Committee of the Red Cross was established in 1863 as a private group to provide rapid and effective humanitarian assistance to people in war and disaster-affected areas. The Red Cross committee is made up of 17 and 25 members who are empowered to plan lifesaving activities and protect the victim's dignity on a national and international basis under human rights legislation.
The Red Crescent Societies are affiliated and work in collaboration with the World Red Cross to support with the movement's operations. National Red Crescent societies and Red Cross Societies are present in virtually every region around the world.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a worldwide humanitarian organisation that was founded to safeguard human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
