Bermuda Red Cross

the seven fundamental principles humanity the international red cross and red crescent movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. it promotes mutual understanding, friendship, co-operation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. impartiality it makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. it endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent classes of distress. neutrality in order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. independence the movement is independent. the national societies, whilst auxiliaries in the humanitarian services