Kohima, Nagaland is set to commemorate World Red Cross Day on May 8 with a major public outreach event titled 'Walk for Humanity', aligning with this year's global theme, 'United for Humanity'. The event marks the 198th birth anniversary of Jean Henri Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the first Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
The day is observed worldwide to honour Dunant's legacy and recognise the humanitarian services rendered by Red Cross volunteers across conflicts, disasters, and crises. This year's theme 'United for Humanity' seeks to promote solidarity in the face of increasing global challenges.
The Nagaland state branch of the Indian Red Cross Society is organising a Walk for Humanity to increase public visibility and participation. The event will begin at 7 am from the Red Cross Complex in Kohima and proceed to the Old NST, Main Town area.
The walk has drawn support from multiple stakeholders, including Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority, Nagaland Voluntary Blood Donors Association, and Health-focused NGOs. The organisers aim to strengthen humanitarian awareness and volunteerism in Nagaland and recruit new volunteers to expand membership.
