World Red Cross Day 2020

 World Red Cross Day which marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant(8 May 1828). In this article, we will discuss some pointers on the significance of World Red cross day. So, without much ado, let us move forward and begin learning some facts around world Red Cross Day.

World Red Cross Day 2020: Everything You Should Know

• May 8 marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant. He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
• Henry Dunant was also the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
• The day was first time celebrated on May 8, 1948.
• In 1984,  the world cross day was named as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
• The main purpose of the establishment of the Red Cross Society is to inspire, initiate, and encourage all possible humanitarian activities under all circumstances.
• The work of the society besides the promotion of humanitarian principles and values includes disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and care.
• It is based on 7 principles namely, humanity, independence, impartiality, neutrality, unity, voluntary, and universality.