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The Fundamental Principles are vital to the unity of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 January 2010

János Hantos
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The historical importance of the principles and ideals that influence human activities can be measured by their expansion, their impact and their duration.

It is humanity's instinct for self-preservation that has made the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement what it is—a vital force that has for decades played a decisive part in enriching human values; after 125 years of life it has lost none of its attraction, its influence is widespread and its membership steadily growing. Unquestionably its influence extends throughout the world, even though its development is beset with difficulties.

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The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
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International Review of the Red Cross (1961 - 1997) , Volume 30 , Issue 275 , April 1990 , pp. 86 - 94
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Copyright © International Committee of the Red Cross 1990

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