World Red Cross Day is observed on May 8 each year.
This day is dedicated to those suffering from natural disasters, armed conflicts, and other crises.
This annual celebration commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the visionary founder of the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The initiative, to celebrate the annual day, was introduced just after World War I. It was known as the Red Cross Truce.
The Truce principles were approved at 15th International Conference at Tokyo in 1934.
There were five founding members - Britain, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. Over the years, the number grew and now there are 190 recognized National Societies, which means one in almost every country.