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World Red Cross Red Crescent
Day 2006
World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is
celebrated across the globe on 8 May each year. The date marks the
anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross,
and the occasion offers an opportunity for the members of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to celebrate the power
of humanity.
It is also a chance for the different
partners in the Movement -- the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC) and the 183 National Societies - to reflect on the humanitarian
ideals of protecting human dignity and providing impartial assistance to
people in need, wherever they may be. Those ideals are expressed in the
good deeds carried out by our tens of millions of volunteers each day.
This year, World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is dedicated to these
compassionate and dedicated individuals, who are at the heart of our
efforts to help vulnerable people everywhere.
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World Red Cross Red Crescent Day pays tribute to
volunteers
Every year, the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement relies on its
unique network of more than 90 million volunteers to provide vital
assistance and support to over 275 million people worldwide. |
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Joint message
The 8 May, is an
opportunity for all people around the world who work for the Red
Cross and Red Crescent to take stock. It is also a time to reflect
on the continuing, proven relevance and importance of our
Fundamental Principles, which bind this vast and diverse network
together. |
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Web stories
Active, brave,
compassionate, dedicated, enthusiastic... These are just some of the
words that can be used to describe our volunteers. Find out what
being a volunteer means to them, in their own words. |
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Case studies
Volunteers from every
National Society play a vital role, working in areas ranging from
blood donation to psychosocial support, from search and rescue to
distributing aid. These case studies from around the globe exemplify
the diverse range of work that they do. |
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Photo galleries
Our volunteers are
humanitarian heroes, who sometimes risk their lives and often make
considerable personal sacrifices in order to help others. They
deserve the international community’s thanks and recognition for
their devotion and tireless efforts. See them in action in our
dedicated photo galleries. |
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Photo competition
View a selection of
images submitted by National Societies for a photo competition
highlighting the work of our volunteers around the world. The
entries were judged on photo and caption. Congratulations to all who
took part. |
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