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Principles and Values

Promoting Fundamental Principles and Humanitarian Values

In a world marked by increasing isolation, tension, and conflict, it becomes imperative for the Red Cross Red Crescent to uphold individual and community values that foster respect for human dignity and collaborative problem-solving.

The Seven Fundamental Principles

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society embraces the seven Fundamental Principles:

  • Humanity
  • Impartiality
  • Neutrality
  • Independence
  • Voluntary service
  • Unity
  • Universality

These principles serve as guiding lights, influencing the behavior of all those we engage with, fostering a deeper understanding of humanitarian values.

Target Groups

Our efforts to promote these principles and values primarily target three groups:

1. Individuals within Red Cross Red Crescent societies

2. Public and private authorities

3. Members of the communities we serve

Geneva Convention of 12th August 1949 and the UN resolution 55 (1) recognizes the Red Cross National Society as an Auxiliary to the Government in its humanitarian activities and its right to act upon its Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

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