World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, which falls on May 8, is a day set aside worldwide to honour the distinctiveness and cohesion of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The spirit of humanitarianism is celebrated on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, and people who make a difference in their communities are honoured.
It is celebrated annually on May 8, the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, in his memory. Henry The main purpose of celebrating World Red Cross Day is to save and keep human lives healthy. It was first celebrated in the year 1948. However, the official acceptance of World Red Cross Day was achieved in the year 1984. Since then it has been celebrated every year.
History of World Red Cross Day: The story dates back to the year 1859. When a fierce war broke out in Solferino (Italy). More than 40,000 soldiers lost their lives in this war. Henry Dunant was imagined by the condition of the wounded soldiers. At that time, Henry, along with the people of the village, helped the wounded soldiers and saved their lives. In those days Henry wrote a book called A Memory of Solferino. In this book, Henry also mentioned the formation of aid committees to protect wounded soldiers. As a result, the Geneva Public Welfare Society also established a committee in February 1863. A world conference was also launched this year. In this conference, a proposal was presented for the establishment of the International Committee of the Red Cross, which was adopted in 1876.
The first 'International Red Cross Day' was celebrated on 8 May 1948. The official title of the day changed over time and became known as 'World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day' in 1984. The day is an opportunity every year to celebrate our network of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to humanity, and reflect on our Fundamental Principles.
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