- World Red Cross Day is celebrated every year on 8 May.
- The purpose of this day is to underline the importance and contribution of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
- World Red Cross Day promotes impartiality, non-partisanship and humanitarian principles.
- The day promotes the principles of humanitarian assistance and international humanitarian law on which the Red Cross movement is based.
History:
This day was first celebrated on 8 May 1948, which was started by the International Committee of the Red Cross. This day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Red Cross founder Henry Dunant.
Importance:
Red Cross plays an important role in many areas like disaster management, refugee assistance, health care, blood donation etc.
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