World Red-Cross Day 2005.05.08

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 7, 2005 -- World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2005

Protecting Human Dignity through the Power of Humanity

Media release 06/05/05 - World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8 is an annual global celebration of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement - a unique humanitarian force - and the birthday of its founder, Henry Dunant (1828-1910).

As Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in 181 countries celebrate World Red Cross Day this year, the message that volunteerism demonstrates the true power of humanity has never been clearer. In Australia, more than 27,000 volunteers are the driving force behind some 60 domestic services which help to protect the human dignity of thousands of Australians.