World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2008World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 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 pay tribute to the tremendous, life-saving work that is carried out by millions of dedicated staff and volunteers worldwide each day.
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 186 National Societies - to reflect on the humanitarian ideals of protecting human dignity and providing impartial assistance to people in need, wherever they may be.
The theme of this year's World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is together for humanity to combat the humanitarian consequences of climate change. It underscores the importance of working together to achieve our Global Agenda goals and make vulnerable communities stronger and safer.
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