Red Cross And Red Crescent Fundamental Principles! How Much Do You Know?
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Good news! The global consultations on the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles show that there is no interest in changing them. Now, since they seem to be sticking around for another while, why don’t you test your knowledge about them?….Beware, it’s trickier than it seems!
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Question 1 of 12
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Which 3 Fundamental Principles can be recognized by the actions of Henry Dunant and the local women in the story of the Battle of Solferino?
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The action shown in the story of the Battle of Solferino show the principle of humanity (= the will to relieve the suffering of the wounded), impartiality (= everyone received help with no discrimination as to what army they belonged to: ‘Tutti Fratelli!’) and Voluntary Service (=The helpers were moved by spirit of generosity and altruism, not desire for personal gain).
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The action shown in the story of the Battle of Solferino show the principle of humanity (= the will to relieve the suffering of the wounded), impartiality (= everyone received help with no discrimination as to what army they belonged to: ‘Tutti Fratelli!’) and Voluntary Service (=The helpers were moved by spirit of generosity and altruism, not desire for personal gain).
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Question 2 of 12
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Who is credited with having drafted the Fundamental Principles as we know them today?
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It’s Jean Pictet. Jean Simon Pictet was a Swiss jurist, expert in international humanitarian law and Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He proposed the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles, which were adopted in Vienna during the XX International Conference: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.
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It’s Jean Pictet. Jean Simon Pictet was a Swiss jurist, expert in international humanitarian law and Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He proposed the Red Cross and Red Crescent Fundamental Principles, which were adopted in Vienna during the XX International Conference: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.
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Question 3 of 12
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Which international laws make specific reference to the Fundamental Principles?
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Question 4 of 12
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1 pointsWhich Fundamental Principle requires National Societies to have a diverse membership?
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It’s Unity. There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. IT MUST BE OPEN TO ALL. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. Read more about the principle of Unity.
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It’s Unity. There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. IT MUST BE OPEN TO ALL. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. Read more about the principle of Unity.
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Question 5 of 12
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What process would be required if the Fundamental Principles or their definitions were to be altered?
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Question 6 of 12
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Which element is not included in the principle of Universality?
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Although we are working for to help reach universal health coverage and our trained volunteers are play an essential role in bridging the last mile between access to health care and the most remote communities and marginalized group, this element is not included in the definition of universality – which includes the universal vocation of the Movement, the equality of all of its component and the duty to act in solidarity when necessary.
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The Principle of Universality includes the universal vocation of the Movement, the equality of all of its component and the duty to act in solidarity when necessary. Its definition states: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.f
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Question 7 of 12
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Which would you regard as the key phrase in our definition of Neutrality that might set the Red Cross Movement definition apart from other humanitarian organizations?
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Many organizations today are neutral and do not engage in controversies. The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born neutral, has been so for 150 years and this has allowed it to build trust with all the people it works with: those it helps, the partners and supporters.
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Question 8 of 12
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According to the principle of independence as commonly understood, humanitarian action must be independent from political, economic, military or other non-humanitarian objectives. What are the elements of the Principle of independence for the Movement? (select all that apply)
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The definition of the Principle of independence states that: The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
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The definition of the Principle of independence states that: The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
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Question 9 of 12
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Which of the following characteristics are specifically mentioned in the definition of the principle of Impartiality (The Movement makes no discrimination as to ….)
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Nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions are all mentioned in the principles of Impartiality. Gender does not appear. Characteristics such as gender, sexual identity, disabilities are nowadays always taken into account when thinking of applying the Principle of impartiality, even if this is not reflected in its definition, carved in 1965.
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The characteristics of nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions are all mentioned in the principles of Impartiality. Gender does not appear. Characteristics such as gender, sexual identity, disabilities are nowadays always taken into account when thinking of applying the Principle of impartiality, even if this is not reflected in its definition, carved in 1965.
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Question 10 of 12
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What principles, in addition to humanity, are represented in the scenario below?
“In the aftermath of the disaster, among volunteers, there were many inspiring examples of extraordinary efforts to ensure that assistance was provided on the basis of need.”
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Among volunteers, there were many inspiring examples of extraordinary efforts… = this reflects voluntary service.
…assistance was provided on the basis of need.= This reflects impartiality
Despite of this short case study, where the two mentioned principles are primarily applied, in disasters response, as well as in many other emergency and non-emergency contexts the Principles are never applied singularly, as they are all interlinked and applied together to reflect the nature of the assistance brought by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Among volunteers, there were many inspiring examples of extraordinary efforts… = this reflects voluntary service.
…assistance was provided on the basis of need.= This reflects impartiality
Despite of this short case study, where the two mentioned principles are primarily applied, in disasters response, as well as in many other emergency and non-emergency contexts the Principles are never applied singularly, as they are all interlinked and applied together to reflect the nature of the assistance brought by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Question 11 of 12
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A local Red Cross branch is recruiting new volunteers. To encourage more diverse applications the branch will pay all volunteers during the first 3 months of service. What principle is being considered (or not) here?
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It’s Voluntary Service. Volunteers should not be motivated by desire for personal gain. Therefore they should not rece
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It’s Voluntary Service. Volunteers should not be motivated by desire for personal gain. Therefore they should not rece
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Question 12 of 12
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On 8 October the Fundamental Principles celebrated an important anniversary, how old are them?
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The Fundamental Principles as they are known today were adopted in 1965, so they are 50 years old – but surely they don’t look so. The Principles have guided Red Cross and Red Crescent in the past, and will continue to do so in the present and in the future!
If you want to know more about how they originated, click here (insert link).
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The Fundamental Principles as they are known today were adopted in 1965, so they are 50 years old – but surely they don’t look so. The Principles have guided Red Cross and Red Crescent in the past, and will continue to do so in the present and in the future!
If you want to know more about how they originated, click here (insert link).
