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International Red Cross, celebrates it May 8Him the birth Henry Donant (1828-1910), founder of the International Red Cross movement and the Red Cross movement and the first Nobel Peace Prize winner. History, which was created in 1948, symbolizes global commitment to humanitarian assistance, highlights the performance of millions of volunteers in crises such as wars, natural disasters and randes. In 2025, the topic “Keep humanity alive” It enhances the urgency of preserving human dignity in the midst of armed conflicts, climate change and social inequality.

Historical and basic origins

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The creation of the Red Cross dates back to Solferino battle (1859), in Italy, where Wager Thousands of wounded soldiers witnessed the displaced without care. Maroub, first aid organizer with local civilians, an experience that prompted him to publish Solferino memory (1862) The proposal to form voluntary aid communities. Excellent your idea in 1863With the establishment of International Red Cross Committee (CIAB) In Geneva, Switzerland, the symbolic symbol of the Red Cross is adopted on a white background.

The first Geneva Convention

In 1864, twelve countries occurred The first Geneva Convention,, Setting rules for protecting the fighting and recognizing the neutrality of the rescuers. This teacher opened International Humanitarian Law (DIH)Ensure that some moral principles are respected in the war. WagerHowever, she faced financial difficulties and was removed from the organization until it was discovered and granted Nobel Peace in 1901.

Guidelines

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement operates below Seven basic principles:

HumanityWhich gives priority to relieving suffering;
NeutralityWithout discrimination in nationality or belief;
NeutralityRefrain from taking sideways in conflicts;
independencePreserving self -government against governments;
VolunteerBased on an unpaid service;
lonlinessWith one community for each country;
UniversalityWith equal rights in all members.

These values are directed at more than one 190 countrieswhere 97 million volunteers It represents.

Global and local celebrations

Lighting effects and general events

In 2025, symbolic effects such as Al -Maghribi Castle (Sentra) and Christ King (Mayada) They have been shed light in red in Portugal, and they symbolize the World Federation for the Humanitarian Case. In Brazil Brazilian Red Cross (CVB)It was founded in 1908, and promoted blood donation campaigns Workshops On first aid, their involvement 20 thousand volunteers.

Acknowledging professionals and volunteers

Today also highlights professionals PharmacistsAnd that work on medications that distribute the front line and regulation Collections Emergency and combating lack of show in crisis areas. In Ukraine and in earthquakes affected by earthquakes, the Red Cross teams provided shelter, drinking water and psychological support, often under a personal danger.

Contemporary challenges

Threats to international humanitarian law

The increasing violation of DIH, with attacks on hospitals and the prohibition of humanitarian aid in conflicts such as Yemen and southern Sudan, worries the organization. In 2024, Head of the CIA, Mirjana OscoljaricHe warned against Removing humanity for immigrants and human workersIt requires greater legal protection.

Adapting climate crises

Floods in Pakistan called for and dried in the century of Africa, as the Red Cross distributed resistance seeds and water capture systems. the Reducing disaster risk It has become a priority, integrating local communities into prevention plans.

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Red Cross slogans, red and red crystals exactly The same meaning The equal law in the light of international and national legislation. They have no religious personality or political meaning.

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