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Code of conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in disaster relief

[Geneva] : [ICRC], [June 1994]

15 p. ; 23 cm

English

4 annexes : recommandations aux gouvernements des pays sinistrés. Recommandations aux gouvernements donateurs. Recommandations aux organisations internationales. Déclaration de soutien

This code seeks to safeguard high standards of behaviour and maintain independence and effectiveness in disaster relief. In the event of armed conflict, its clauses are to be interpreted and applied in conformity with international humanitarian law. It is a voluntary code, enforced by the will of organizations accepting it to maintain the standards it lays down.

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