World Red Cross day 2020

World Red Cross day is observed on 8 May to celebrate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The day pays tribute to the Red Cross volunteers for their contribution to helping those in need.

The day creates awareness about the need for life protection in some drastic conditions.

The World Red Cross is observed on the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Red Cross Society aims to inspire, initiate, and encourage all kinds of humanitarian activities under all times and circumstances.

Red Cross Society, former International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, was established on 9 February 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The mission is to encourage and initiate at all times and all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and to create a peaceful environment

The day is celebrated by the National Societies affiliated to the International Committee of the Red Cross in their countries.

The Red Cross Society is based on 7 principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary, unity, and universality.