Volunta • being part of the worldwide community of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement • being committed to the life, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence and human dignity of all people, in the name of humanity; • advocating for friendly relations between nations based upon respect for the principle of equality and self-determination for all peoples • understanding our work as a contribution to the international peace-building process; • supporting and facilitating international cooperation, while raising awareness about the need to resolve economic, cultural and humanitarian problems and consolidate respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people, regardless of their ethnic origin, gender, language or religion