May 8- World Red Cross Day 

May 8- World Red Cross Day 

The main focus of the Red Cross Society is to collect blood.

The idea for an "annual action that could take hold in the whole world that would be a major contribution to peace" was introduced just after World War I. This initiative, known as the "Red Cross Truce", was studied by an International Commission established at the 14th International Conference of the Red Cross.

The day focuses on the need for protecting the lives as well as the dignity of victims of any armed conflicts and all situations of violence. The seven fundamental principles recognised during World Red Cross Day are impartiality, humanity, independence, neutrality, voluntary, universality, and unity. Read on to know the history and significance of the day.

The main focus of the Red Cross Society is to collect blood. There are various ways through which people are encouraged to support the Red Cross and donate blood. The Red Cross also helps to provide first aid, emergency response, health and social care, refugee services and help people in finding missing families.

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