IDSA01H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: United Nations General Assembly, International Humanitarian Law, Non-Governmental Organization
13 Dec 2016
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The international red cross and red crescent movement follows principles that earn them respect as well as reflects what they are responsible and accountable for by the community. Humanitarian assistance must be provided, abiding by the following 4 principles (as per the un general assembly on december 19, 1991): humanity. There is only one national society in any given country so that they are open to all, and avoid the temptation of helping only one group. They have to address any kind of human suffering wherever its found, starting with those needs that are most urgent. This principle is in place to respect and protect the rights of victims: independence. The movement has to be independent, so as not to get influenced by public opinion or political pressure. The humanitarian organizations must also create their own policies which are independent from any type of governmental policy or action: impartiality.
