This year, the World Red Cross Red Crescent Day — 8 May — was marked by commemorating the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the seven Fundamental Principles.
A series of events were held in Colombo, Islamabad and Kabul where the ICRC delegations, together with the respective national societies and movement partners, underlined the significance of the fundamental principles as well as reaffirmed their relevance.
The following photo gallery offers a glimpse of the events held:
Amanda Tanghe, ICRC Cooperation Assistant, believes impartiality in humanitarian action knows no boundaries.
©ICRC, Joanna Atkinson
This activity was named ‘Pinning the principles’ and it brought everyone together in Colombo.
©ICRC, Joanna Atkinson
Sujatha Damayanthi, a Procurement Officer in the SLRCS, had joined the organization as a volunteer.
©ICRC, Joanna Atkinson
Tissa Abeywickrama, Director General of SLRCS (left), with the Head of Delegation of the ICRC in Colombo, Chérine Pollini (centre) and Acting Head of Delegation of the IFRC in Colombo, Ms Dushyanthi David (right).
©ICRC, Joanna Atkinson
Trishna Lama, an ICRC Protection Delegate in Colombo, highlights that the pain and suffering of people is universal.
©ICRC, Joanna Atkinson
Zafran Packeerally, a Communication Officer in the IFRC, stressed the importance of keeping Humanity and Impartiality together.
©ICRC, Joanna Atkinson
In Islamabad, distinguished guests attending the Red Cross Red Crescent Day celebrations.
Photo: Courtesy PRCS
Head of ICRC Delegation in Pakistan, Reto Stocker, illustrating a point during his speech.
Photo: Courtesy PRCS
PRCS Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi addressing the gathering in Islamabad.
Photo: Courtesy PRCS
In Kabul, Monica Zanarelli, Deputy Head of the ICRC delegation, talking about the work of movement partners.
Photo: Courtesy Emad Faryabi (ARCS)
Fatema Gelani, President of Afghanistan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), spoke about the World Red Cross Red Crescent day.
Photo: Courtesy Emad Faryabi (ARCS)
A cultural performance by ARCS volunteers.
Photo: Courtesy Emad Faryabi (ARCS)
