The MSFF bring their aid to populations in distress, to victims of disasters original natural or human, of armed conflict, without discrimination of race, religion, philosophical or political. Working in the neutrality and impartiality, the MSF claim, in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance, the full freedom to exercise their function. They undertake to respect the ethics of their profession and maintain complete independence in respect of all power and strength of any political, economic or religious. Volunteers, members understand the risks and dangers of the missions they carry and no claim for themselves or their assigns for any compensation, other that the organization will be able to provide.