Kohima, May 5 (MExN): On the occasion of World Red Cross Day, Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya has appealed to each and everyone, particularly the stakeholders, to renew their commitments to the fundamental principles of impartiality, neutrality, independence, universality and unity in achieving the very objective of the Red Cross. In a press note, Acharya expressed happiness that the World Red Cross Day will be observed all over the world on May 8, 2016, the birth anniversary of Jean Henry Dunant, founder of Red Cross crescent movement, who was born on the day in 1828. “It is indeed befitting to the occasion that the theme for this year is ‘Everywhere for everyone’ which will inspire all the various organizations/ societies/ NGOs/ individuals in promoting all the humanitarians activities carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross, so that the Message of the Red Cross Society to treat people with all hospitality, dignity and humanity will be reached even in the most remotest places,” he added. The Governor further wished the World Red Cross movement and the celebration a grand success. IRCSN to observe World Red Cross Day The Indian Red Cross Society, Nagaland State Branch (IRCSN) will observe the World Red Cross Day on May 8 under the theme "Everywhere for everyone". To commemorate the day, a fund drive in the form of distributing/ selling Red Cross tokens will be undertaken by the Junior Red Cross Students in Kohima Town on May 7. Therefore, a press release from IRCSN General Secretary, Dr. Kepelhusie Terhüja has appealed to the members of Red Cross and the general public to contribute generously for the cause of humanity.
