On the occasion of World Red Cross Day, the Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, who is also president of Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland Branch (IRCS) State Branch, called for reaffirming commitment to relieve human suffering, protect human lives and dignity and respond to emergencies.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, an annual celebration of the principles of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, is celebrated on May 8 each year coinciding with the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross and recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
In his message, Acharya paid tribute to the founder, Henri Dunant, and to the millions of volunteers who have followed in his footsteps to provide assistance and humanitarian service to the vulnerable.
Reminding of this year’s World Red Cross Day theme –– “Everywhere for Everyone”, the governor called upon all responsible to have a generous heart, kind speech and a life of service and compassion, which, he said were essential for nurturing humanity.
Lauding the Nagaland chapter, Acharya said the society, since its inception, has grown and has been rendering humanitarian network in the state by providing humanitarian values, disaster response and health care in the community. “On this significant day let us reiterate that ‘selfless service’ lies at the heart of the Red Cross Movement and all of us should reaffirm our commitment…,” he said.
Meanwhile, the governor appreciated members for their hard work and sincerity in helping the needy and wished the IRCS, Nagaland State Branch success in all future endeavours.