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Humanity
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born
of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination
to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its
international and national capacity, to prevent and
alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its
purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure
respect for the human being. It promotes mutual
understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace
amongst all peoples.
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Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race,
religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It
endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals,
being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority
to the most urgent cases of distress.
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Neutrality
In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the
Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at
any time in controversies of a political,, racial,
religious or ideological nature.
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Independence
The Movement is independent. The National Societies,
while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their
governments and subject to the laws of their respective
countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that
they may be able at all times to act in accordance with
the principles of the Movement.
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Voluntary service
It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any
manner by desire for gain.
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Unity
There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent
Society in any one country It must be open to all. It
must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its
territory.
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Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement,
in which all Societies have equal status and share equal
responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is
worldwide.
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