IRRC No. 215

The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross (VI)

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The Red Cross is independent, the Proclamation states, in simple and lapidary terms. The statement of the conditions for recognition of new National Societies (Point 10) refers to political, religious and economic independence.

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The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross (VI) author: Jean Pictet

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