Fundamental Principles
Fundamental Principles
They are the guide that directs our decisions, actions, and way of serving; they represent the commitment that each volunteer embraces and lives out as part of the Red Cross.
Provide assistance without discrimination. It fosters mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation, and lasting peace among all peoples.
It makes no distinction based on nationality, race, religion, social status, or political creed. It assists individuals, prioritizing the most urgent cases.
The Movement refrains from taking part in hostilities and controversies.
We act in accordance with the laws governing the respective countries; however, we maintain autonomy based on our principles.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, within which all Societies have equal rights and the duty to help each other, is universal.
There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent society in each country; it must be accessible to all and extend its humanitarian action to the entire territory concerned.
