May
2026 / 05 / 08
International Day
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed annuy on May 8th. It commemorates the birthday of Henry Dunant, founder of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and promotes his humanitarian spirit. Established by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the day's core purpose is to recognize the dedication of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers and staff worldwide, and to c on the public to support humanitarian causes, voluntary service, and the universal principles of protecting human life and dignity. Its history dates back to 1922, when it was initiy known as 'International Red Cross Day,' before being officiy renamed to its current title in 1984.
Common commemorative activities include: National Societies organizing awareness campaigns, community services, blood donation drives, first-aid training demonstrations, volunteer recognition events, and disseminating humanitarian principles through media. It is a non-political global observance emphasizing the seven Fundamental Principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
Businesses can leverage this occasion for public relations communications, for example:
Common commemorative activities include: National Societies organizing awareness campaigns, community services, blood donation drives, first-aid training demonstrations, volunteer recognition events, and disseminating humanitarian principles through media. It is a non-political global observance emphasizing the seven Fundamental Principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
Businesses can leverage this occasion for public relations communications, for example:
- Partnering with local Red Cross branches to initiate employee volunteer programs or fundraising campaigns, and publicly communicating the company's corporate social responsibility involvement.
- Posting tribute content on social media, sharing humanitarian stories, and linking them to corporate values.
- Organizing employee blood donation drives or first-aid training sessions, and promoting these as extensions of the company's health and safety culture.
- Issuing joint statements or progress reports related to corporate philanthropy projects, highlighting long-term support for humanitarian causes.
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