Principles

HUMANITY
Born out of a desire to help the wounded on the battlefield without discrimination, the Red Cross seeks, through its international and national forms of expression, to prevent and alleviate human suffering in all circumstances. Its purpose is to protect human life and health, as well as to demand respect for the human person. It contributes to the establishment of mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples.
IMPARTIALITY
The Red Cross does not show preference for nationality, race, religion, social status or political beliefs. His aim is only to help people according to the degree of their suffering and to provide an advantage to those who are in the greatest need and need the most urgent help.
NEUTRALITY
In order to maintain the trust of all, the Red Cross refrains from engaging in hostile acts and never enters into disputes of a political, racial, religious or philosophical nature.
INDEPENDENCE
The Red Cross is independent. However, national societies, assistants to the government in its humanitarian work and subject to the laws in force in the countries concerned, must retain their independence, which enables them to always act in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross.
VOLUNTEERING
The Red Cross provides voluntary and unselfish assistance.
UNITY
There can be only one Red Cross society in each country. It must be accessible to all and spread its humanitarian activities throughout the country.
UNIVERSALITY
The Red Cross is a global movement in which all companies have equal rights and the obligation to support each other.