Health-care workers contribute to ensure that communities, weapon bearers, authorities and other stakeholders accept and trust them, raising awareness amongst all stakeholders concerned about the importance of keeping health-care personnel, vehicles and facilities safe and working.
Health-care workers ensure the proper display of the red cross and red crescent emblems. They seek to make certain that their work is understood and appreciated by communities and all relevant stakeholders
Health-care workers provide personal care for the wounded and sick and impartial medical treatment, upholding the ethical principles of their profession.
Health-care workers help and humanely care for the wounded and sick.
Health care workers play a fundamental role reminding authorities of their duty to grant the wounded and sick access to medical assistance.
Health care workers provide and advocate for effective and impartial care for the wounded and sick without any adverse distinction.
Health-care workers share their knowledge, contributing to building the capacity of the health care community working in risk situations and managing the challenges associated with armed conflict or other violence.
Health-care workers encounter a range of challenges and ethical dilemmas while on duty. Sharing and discussing these situations with colleagues help them find ways to address these concerns.
Health-care workers apply the Principles of Medical Ethics equally in times of peace or during armed conflicts or emergencies.
Health-care workers are committed to ensuring that the dignity of patients is upheld, their information or medical condition is kept confidential, and that valid consent is received before medical procedures are undertaken.
Health-care workers strive every day to ensure safe access to health care for people in need, in times of conflict and other emergency situations. They should be protected and respected.