World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

8 May

International

Why this date

Birthday of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross and winner of the first Nobel Peace Prize.

About the day

The movement includes the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation, and national societies such as the Pakistan Red Crescent Society. It follows seven principles, including humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.

Observed by

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement