The Twenty-fifth International Conference of the Red Cross,
recognizing that poor people in affected countries are most vulnerable to disasters, both natural and man-made,

referring to Resolutions XV and XVII adopted by the Twenty-third International Conference of the Red Cross,

recalling Resolution 2 of the 1983 Council of Delegates which states that "a curbing of the present arms race might render it possible for substantial parts of the resources now being used for military purposes to be reallocated to development programmes directed at.alleviating human suffering and responding to basic human needs",

emphasizing the potential of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to participate in raising the living conditions of the poor, particularly in developing countries, as expressed in the Programme of Action of the Red Cross as a Factor of Peace and in the Message to the World Community at the Second World Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference on Peace,

urges the Movement, in its development efforts, to reduce tension by contributing towards a more just and humane society through development efforts, inter alia:

a) by working towards a better balance between man and nature throup-h protection and rehabilitation of the environment, in order to prive-nt and to improve the situation of the people living in disaster-prone areas, thus reducing the potential risk of unrest and conflict,

b) by strengthening the capacity of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as a contribution to national development and national humanitarian mobilization,

c) by setting up long-term integrated programmes with a view to strengthening the capability of National Societies to cope with future disasters,

d) by integrating the dissemination of international humanitarian la and its underlying principles in all national development plans,

e) by paying special attention to improving health and nutritio through training and support services adapted to local needs, respecting traditions and securing the dignity of human beings,

f) by contributing to practical and acceptable measures to solve demo graphic problems and to improve economic and social conditions thus creating conditions for a more secure life,

g) by setting aside adequate funds for long-term development pro grammes.