Applying the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent: a subject for continued thought

The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent are the cornerstone of the doctrine of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Movement's mission and its activities are built on the Principles, which are binding on all its components in all circumstances. The members of the Movement are under the obligation to spread understanding and knowledge of the Principles, the better to ensure respect for them.

Continue reading #IRRC No. 273

Applying the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent: a subject for continued thought author:

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The meaning of the word “humanitarian” in relation to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent author: Jean-Luc Blondel

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Impartiality and Neutrality in Humanitarian Law and Practice author: Frits Kalshoven

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Neutrality and Impartiality—The importance of these principles for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the difficulties involved in applying them author: Marion Harroff-Tavel

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The 1864 Geneva Convention, a link between the ICRC and the United Nations author: Jan Martenson

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The international challenges facing humanitarian law today, 125 years after its creation author: André Andries

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Appointments of two new members author:

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Federal Councillor Kaspar Villiger visits ICRC author:

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President's mission to New York author:

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Africa—Latin America—Asia—Middle-East author:

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Statutory meetings within the Movement (Geneva, October 1989) author:

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Council of Delegates (Geneva, 26-27 October 1989) author:

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