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National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan
2026 — the year of “Garaşsyz, baky Bitarap Türkmenistan — bedew batly at-myradyň mekany”

1926 — 2026

The National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan is 100 years old

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Annual report 2025

History

  1. 1926

    The National society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan is created in 1926 and for many years it is adherent to principles of humanism, mercy and justice, inherited from our ancestors.

  2. Great Patriotic War

    The most mercy and humanism the National society Red Crescent of Turkmenistan has shown in days of the Great Patriotic War, assisting in rescue of lives and treatment of wounded men.

  3. 1948

    Terrible earthquake in Ashgabat on 6 October, 1948 in a few minutes has ruined the city. Among of the first who provided aid to injured people were volunteers and employees of the Society Red Crescent Turkmenistan.

  4. 1991

    In 1991 since the moment of declaration of the state independence of Turkmenistan and its acceptance as the full member of the world community in history of the National society the new stage commences.

  5. 1992

    In 1992 by corresponding Decree of the President of Turkmenistan the National Red Crescent Society has been recognized as unique independent public organization in the territory of Turkmenistan which is implementing activity according to main principles of the International movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent: humanity, impartiality, a neutrality, independence, voluntariness, unity, universality.

  6. 1995

    In 1995 the National Society of the Red Crescent of Turkmenistan became 164-th member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Main principles of the Movement

  1. 01

    Humanity

    The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield. The Movement 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.

  2. 02

    Impartiality

    It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    Voluntary service

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

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    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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