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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day - May 08

May 11 , 2021 1286 days 837 0
  • The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year to celebrate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
  • It is observed to reduce the suffering of people and enabling them to lead a dignified life with independence, humanity, impartiality, universality, unity and neutrality.
  • Theme 2021 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: ‘Unstoppable’
  • The day also marks the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant (8 May 1828).
  • Henry Dunant was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
  • He was the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
  • The Headquarters of ICRC is in Geneva, Switzerland.

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