(The Gist of PIB) World Red Cross Day• The World Red Cross Day was observed by IFRC on May 8, 2020

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 the 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.

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