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3. Signatory to the Code of Conduct |
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Thursday, 29 November 2007 |
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As signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement and Non Governmental Organisations in Disaster
Relief, staff and volunteers abide to the 10 Principles of the Code of
Conduct which are:
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The humanitarian imperative comes first
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Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the
recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities
are calculated on the basis of need alone
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Aid will not be used to further a political or religious standpoint
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We shall endeavour not to act as instruments of government foreign policy
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We shall respect culture and custom
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We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities
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Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid
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We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources
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Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities as well as meeting basic needs
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In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall
recognise disaster victims (survivors) as dignified humans and not
hopeless objects
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