Volunteers of the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan presented a dramatized performance about the life of Henri Dunant at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

On March 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan International Relations Institute, volunteers from the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan presented a staged composition depicting how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement originated in the world. About 100 students from the Faculty of International Law watched the performance*. *The event was held as part of the National Society of Turkmenistan Red Crescent's project, “Supporting the Auxiliary Role of the National Society in the Field of Humanitarianism.” It was also dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan. The events of the scene take place at the Battle of Solferino in 1859. At that time, French, Sardinian, and Austrian troops were fighting against each other on the battlefield. The play's main character, a Swiss citizen and entrepreneur named Henry Dunant, stumbles upon the battlefield by chance. He witnesses the bloody battle and cannot remain in different. Henri Dunant involves the local population in helping the wounded of all three armies. He unites the villagers, calling on them to help all the needy without dividing them into “us” and “them.” It was this noble humanitarian act of his that spurred the creation of a humanitarian movement that could remain neutral and help all those in need. Reciting Magtymguly Pyragy's poems on humanity at the start of a performance sets a profoundly spiritual tone, grounding the staging in the poet's timeless, ethical, and philosophical themes. These verses, celebrating unity, patriotism, and virtue, often evoke deep emotions and enhance the cultural significance of the artistic expression.

"Don't ask when and where—

Always, everywhere, do good!"

On stage, the volunteers, in the guise of Dunant's companions, appearing on stage as members of the International Committee of the Red Cross, founded by its founder, they expressed the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, aimed at alleviating human suffering in the world: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteerism, unity, and universality.

The staged composition concluded with the song “Mercy and Kindness,” which inspired all the participants.

This musical performance, written by volunteers of the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan, was met with enthusiastic applause and left a great impression on the teachers and students.