For more than 160 years, we have held the principles of neutrality, independence, and impartiality. Neutrality is not a concept that is always understood but we see it, in short, as the this most pragmatic approach that allows us to help the most people.
Not passing public judgement on who’s right or wrong allows us to keep dialogue open with warring parties on both sides. Because we do not choose a side – other than that of the people we’re here to help – warring parties on both sides trust us to do the right thing for their civilians and prisoners of war, without bias. When we refrain from adding our voice to the chorus of public denunciation, warring parties are more inclined to open doors that remain closed for others.
This approach generally gives us the widest possible access both to the victims of the violence and to the actors involved – to help and to influence. We are able to reach people on all sides of the front lines in active conflict areas around the world.
Being neutral doesn’t always work, but experience has shown that it is what works best.
In war and armed conflict, people need humanitarian assistance, families become separated and need to be reunited, prisoners of war need to be taken home. Being neutral allows us to provide this kind of vital support to civilians in contemporary conflicts.
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