Neutrality as one of the foundations of humanitarian activity.

In Ashgabat, on the eve of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day, the staff of NRCST project “Supporting the auxiliary role of the National Society in humanitarian field” with support of the Mission of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Turkmenistan, held an educational event for students of the Institute of International Relations of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The program included a lecture on “The Humanitarian Charter and minimum standards in disaster response”, during which students became closely acquainted with main documents regulating the activities of humanitarian organizations, as well as international norms for providing humanitarian aid. Special attention given to the principles of neutrality, independence, and impartiality, which form the foundation of the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

After the lecture, students took part in a quiz on basics of International Humanitarian Law. The participants successfully completed the tasks, demonstrating a high level of knowledge and interest in the subject.

Holding such an event during the celebration of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality Day underscores the relevance of humanitarian values and the need for their continuous study and practical application.

The Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan and the International Committee of the Red Cross continue to strengthen knowledge of international humanitarian law among youth, fostering a culture of humanitarian responsibility and respect for the principles of impartiality and neutrality amid modern humanitarian challenges.