The Myanmar Red Cross Society Law
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(c) to promote the spread of the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and the International
Humanitarian Law for improving the mutual friendship and understanding of human beings and peace
firmly;
(d) to lay down the plans for rescuing, reducing the hardship, providing humanitarian aid to the
vulnerable armed forces and civilians in time of war or peace under the Geneva Conventions, 1949 and
their Protocols, other relevant Protocols and Laws;
(e) to participate the society in the programmes of the national level preparedness and response in
natural disasters, man-made disasters and other emergency matters;
(f) to assist and protect the people through the programmes of society in the field of health, prevention of
diseases, social welfare activities and such awareness;
(g) to establish the effective national level network for reunion of family relationships between the
separated people in the necessary situations of humanitarian due to armed conflicts, terrorisms,
natural or man-made disasters;
(h) to cooperate with the Government aiming to protect the misuse of the Red Cross seal and similar
emblems recognized by the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols, and cause to abide by the
International Humanitarian Laws to the people;
(i) to promote the development of the International Humanitarian Law, the fundamental principles of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and volunteer spirit among the people, and the
spread of knowledge;
(j) to cooperate with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in carrying out impartially
and independently the Red Cross Movements in accord with the fundamental principles of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Chapter IV
Communication with other Organizations Involved in the Red Cross Movement
15. The Society shall comply with the duties served as a part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement or a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society.
16. If it requires the assistance of Government department and Government organizations, in forming the
society or implementing the social compassionate works in accord with the fundamental principles of the
Red Cross, it shall be arranged by the Government.
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