Every year, May 8 is celebrated as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder Henry Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828, is commemorated on this day. The day is designed to broaden the public's knowledge of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The International Committee of the Red Cross was established in Geneva, Switzerland, in the year 1863, as a private group aiming to provide rapid and effective humanitarian assistance to people in war and disaster-affected areas. Under the human rights legislation, the Red Cross committee consists of 17 and 25 members who are empowered to plan lifesaving activities and protect the victim's reputation on a national and international basis.
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 movement that was established to protect human life and health, ensure equality for all human beings, and eliminate and alleviate human suffering.
The red cross on a white background was the single, distinctive symbol of the First Geneva Convention. Since the symbol was intended to represent the neutrality of the armed forces medical services and the security they provide, the emblem adopted was created by reversing the Swiss flag's colors.
Learn more about Red Cross and its founder Jean-Henri Dunant, who started Red Cross after a meeting with Napoleon III.
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Local heroes who have made a significant contribution to life security are encouraged to attend and attend local programs that honor local heroes who have made a lasting contribution to life security. Several people may be recognized in several categories, including law enforcement, military, and fire and rescue, among other local events.
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History
On May 8, 1948, the first Red Cross Day was commemorated. Over time, the day's official name has changed, and it became "World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day" in 1984.
This date is the anniversary of Henry Dunant's birth, who was born on May 8th, 1828. He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the first Nobel Peace Prize winner.
