Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on May 8 to honour the humanitarian efforts of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The date was chosen as it marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. First celebrated in 1948 as International Red Cross Day, it was renamed in 1984 to its current title. The theme for 2025, “Keeping Humanity Alive,” emphasises the enduring mission of this global movement to provide relief and support to those affected by conflict, disaster, and health crises.