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explanation about red cross and red cxrescent

What is the meaning of Red Cross and Red Crescent ?

The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 700 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.

any difference between red cross and red crescent?

why the day has been kept particularly on 8th may? any reason behind the day

In june 1859 the swiss businessman Henry Daunant travelled to Italy to meet the French emperor NapoleanIII to disuss the business difficulties. When he arrived in the small town of Solferino on the evening of June 24, he witnessed the Battle of Solferino, an engagement in the Austro-Sardinian War. In a single day, about 40, 000 soldiers on both sides died or were left wounded on the field. He completely abandoned the original intent of his trip and for several days he devoted himself to helping with the treatment and care for the wounded. On February 9, 1863, in Geneva, Henry Dunant founded the "Committee of the Five" as an investigatory commission of the Geneva Society for Public Welfare. Eight days later, the five men decided to rename the committee to the "International Committee for Relief to the Wounded". In October 1863, the international conference organized by the committee was held in Geneva to develop possible measures to improve medical services on the battlefield.

May 8, birthday of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, is celebrated as the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

On the occasion of the World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2010, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement focused its attention on both the challenges and opportunities presented by urbanization.

Thanks Lavanya

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Thanks for the info lavanya.