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The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors" in its international and national capacity"to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8th from 1828.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8 May each year. This date is the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828.

Who was Henry Dunant?

World Red Cros day is celebrated on 8th May every year. This date is the anniversary of the birth of Jean Henry Dunant, was born on 8th May 1828. The swiss humanitarian was the founder of the International Committee of the RED CROSS (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel peace prize.

Yes, Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8th from 1828.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8 May each year. This date is the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828.