May 8 – World Red Cross Day: Honoring Humanitarian Heroes

May 8 – World Red Cross Day: Honoring Humanitarian Heroes

History of World Red Cross Day May 8 is recognized as World Red Cross Day, also known as World Red Crescent Day, around the globe to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Henry Dunant – the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The occasion places a spotlight on the remarkable humanitarian…