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Supriya Sule Pays Tribute on World Red Cross Day, Message Highlights Principles of Humanity and Neutrality

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) NCP leader and Member of Parliament Supriya Sule extended greetings on the occasion of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, paying tribute to the humanitarian work carried out by volunteers and workers associated with the movement across the world.
In a message shared on social media platform X, Sule honoured the founder of the movement, Henry Dunant, and acknowledged the contribution of the organisation in serving humanity through principles including humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, universality, unity, and voluntary service.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated annually on May 8 to honour the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant (born 1828), who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and was the first Nobel Peace Prize recipient after witnessing the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in 1859. The 2026 theme is "United for Humanity," emphasizing compassion and collective action during humanitarian crises.
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