The following principles are our shared beliefs, which provide guidance about structure, processes and overall conduct to all who join the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood
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Members have a voice and responsibility in developing and maintaining an accountable, effective, transparent and responsive, sustainable alliance and to participate in decision-making.
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Members may organize activities consistent with the mission, vision and principles of the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood.
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Members are committed to enhancing local understanding of safe motherhood and building local capacity to advance the goals of safe motherhood at all levels.
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Members are committed to sharing best and promising practices to advance the goal of safe motherhood.
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The White Ribbon Alliance promotes the open exchange of information, collaboration, learning and ideas in ways that are appropriate in the local, national and international context.
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The White Ribbon Alliance actively seeks the participation and/or partnership with women, men, their families and communities, professionals and practitioners from diverse fields, members of civil society, the private sector, UN agencies,
bilaterals, all sectors of government and donors.
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The White Ribbon Alliance values, aspires and works to recognize each member’s voluntary contribution to the goals of safe motherhood and connects local action with the larger vision.
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The White Ribbon Alliance respects, protects and encourages individual, gender, cultural and social diversity.
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The White Ribbon Alliance is open for membership irrespective of caste, color and creed by any individual or group agreeing to its mission, vision and principles and the unifying symbol of the white ribbon.
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The White Ribbon Alliance advocates for safe motherhood as a basic human right.
