Sofia
May 8, 2009
Three-year campaign of the International Movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent "Our World. Your Move" was launched on 8th of May - the World Day of Red Cross and Red Crescent. Bulgarian Red Cross gave a special press conference devoted to the campaign.
The aim of the initiative is to promote prevention as an effective way to save lives and to increase the quality of life of vulnerable groups threatened by climate change, economic crisis, epidemics and violence. Priorities of the campaign in Bulgaria are the development of volunteering among young people, prevention of tuberculosis, acquiring skills in first aid and road safety for children. Among the priorities is the assistance of street children and the BRC shelters for their integration.
Face of "Our World. Your Move" campaign for Bulgaria is grand chess master Veselin Topalov. "I am honored to be the face of the campaign. I accepted the invitation without hasitation, because the cause is attractive.” Topalov said. “Such an invitation is not to be refused. I hope this campaign will be very successful" he concluded. Topalov made his virtual move in the special Web portal of the campaign.
The objectives of the campaign and the activities of the Bulgarian Red Cross during the 2005 - 2008 period were presented to the representatives of the diplomatic corps in a special meeting.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Solferino in a series of events
Solferino, Geneva June 23 - July 3, 2009
Solferino Region in Italy, the birth place of the Red Cross idea, collect thousands of young people, representatives of 150 national societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent from around the world. Under the motto "Youth on the Move” the attendees will exchange experience focused on global and local challenges such as HIV/AIDS, climate change, migration and discrimination. 200 000 square meters area will form as a camp - so-called Humanitarian Village, which will host several spectacular events:
Third World Youth Meeting /June, 23-28/. During a series of meetings young people will exchange information and discuss various issues related to climate change, social justice, gender equality, the role of social media, etc. The idea is to recreate Solferino 150 years later.
Humanitarian Boulevadrd /June, 24-27/. The open air boulevard will feature a series of activities and exhibits.
Fiaccolata - /June 27/. The torch-lit procession, followingn the footsteps of those who took injured soldiers from the battlefield in Solferino to the first medical center in Castiglione.
Journey of an Idea and Declaration /June 28 - July 3/. Nearly 300 young red Cross members will travel from Solferino to Geneva, tracing the return path of Henry Dunant, to present their declaration to Swiss autorities, and representatives of the United Nations and international organizations. Solferino initiatives are organized by the Italian Red Cross within the global campaign of the International Movement Our World. Your Move.
