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On March 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan International Relations Institute, volunteers from the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan presented a staged composition depicting how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement originated in the world. About 100 students from the Faculty of International Law watched the performance. The event was  held as part of the National Society of Turkmenistan Red Crescent's project, “Supporting the Auxiliary Role of the National Society in the Field of Humanitarianism.” It was also  dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan. The events of the scene take place at the Battle of Solferino in 1859. At that time, French, Sardinian, and Austrian troops were fighting against each other on the battlefield. The play's main character, a Swiss citizen and entrepreneur named Henry Dunant, stumbles upon the battlefield by chance. He witnesses the bloody battle and cannot remain in different. Henri Dunant involves the local population in helping the wounded of all three armies. He unites the villagers, calling on them to help all the needy without dividing them into “us” and “them.”  It was this noble   humanitarian act of his that spurred the creation of a humanitarian movement that could remain neutral and help all those in need. Reciting Magtymguly Pyragy's poems on humanity at the start of a performance sets a profoundly spiritual tone, grounding the staging in the poet's timeless, ethical, and philosophical themes. These verses, celebrating unity, patriotism, and virtue, often evoke deep emotions and enhance the cultural significance of the artistic expression.

 "Don't ask when and where—

Always, everywhere, do good!"

On stage, the volunteers, in the guise of Dunant's companions, appearing on stage as members of the International Committee of the Red Cross, founded by its founder, they expressed the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, aimed at alleviating human suffering in the world: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteerism, unity, and universality.

The staged composition concluded with the song “Mercy and Kindness,” which inspired all the participants.

This musical performance, written by volunteers of the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan, was met with enthusiastic  applause and left a great impression on the teachers and students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE 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, endeavours, in its international and
national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose
is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual
understanding, friendship, cooperation 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 cases 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, 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.

– Voluntary service

It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

– 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.

– Universality

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.
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