World Red Cross Day

• The World Red Cross Day was observed by IFRC on May 8, 2020.

• The Indian Red Cross Society, which was founded in 1920, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

About:

• World Red Cross Day is also known as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

• To commemorate the principles of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

• It is observed every year on May 8.

• The day is the birthday of Henry Dunant, who had generated the Red Cross Committee of the International (ICRI) in 1863 in
Switzerland, Geneva.

• He was born on May 8, 1828 and was also the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC):

• It is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.

• It is guided by seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.