Fundamental Principles

The Fundamental Principles express the values and practices of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. They have served as both a guide for action and a common identity for our Movement for over 50 years, and are written in the Statutes of the Movement

What are the seven Fundamental Principles?

Humanity

Impartiality

Neutrality

Independence

Voluntary service

Unity

Universality

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