The Red Cross is a charitable relief organization all over the world, aiming at promoting the Red Cross Movement (or Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement). It is the largest and most influential similar organization in the world. In addition to many countries legislating to protect its special status, the Red Cross often cooperated closely with the government and the military in wartime and became a well-known charity organization. Swiss banker Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross. The Red Cross designated May 8th, his birthday, as "World Red Cross Day". The Red Cross almost became a totem symbol, which was made by flipping the color of the national flag of his native Switzerland.

The International Red Cross was founded in 1864 by Swiss Henri Dunant. 1859, Henry Dunant passed through Lombardy, Italy, and witnessed the fierce battle of Austrian, French and Sardinian troops in Solferino. He found that the wounded soldiers were often neglected and in a miserable situation, so in 1862, he published a book in memory of Solferino/Unovunir de Solferino at his own expense.

The Red Cross Movement has seven basic principles, namely: Humanism: The original intention of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is to help the wounded indiscriminately on the battlefield. At both international and domestic levels, efforts should be made to prevent and alleviate people's suffering, no matter where it occurs. The purpose of this campaign is to protect people's lives and health; Safeguard human dignity; Promote mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation between people; Promote lasting peace. Fairness of justice: This movement does not discriminate against nationalities, races, religious beliefs, class prejudices and political opinions, and only tries to alleviate people's suffering according to needs, giving priority to those who are most in need of help. Neutrality: In order to continue to win the trust of all people, this movement does not take a position between the two sides of the conflict and does not participate in political, racial, religious or ideological debates at any time. Independence: This movement is independent. Although national Red Cross Societies are humanitarian aid agencies of their own governments and are bound by their own laws, they must always remain independent so that they can always act in accordance with the principles of this movement. Volunteer service: This movement is a voluntary movement, and we have never expected to benefit in any way. Unity: There can only be one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any country. It must be open to all and humanitarian work must be carried out nationwide. Universality: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is worldwide. In the movement, all Red Cross Societies enjoy the same status, have the same responsibilities and obligations, and support each other.