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The Red Cross symbol. The Red Cross on white background was the original protection symbol declared at the 1864 Geneva Convention. The ideas to introduce a uniform and neutral protection symbol as well as its specific design originally came from Dr. Louis Appia, a Swiss surgeon, and Swiss General Henri Dufour, founding members of the International Committee.
The protective and indicative uses of the emblems. There are two main uses of the emblems: protective and indicative. First, the emblems are a visible sign in armed conflict of the protection given to the medical services, equipment and buildings of the armed forces under international law. That protection extends to certain humanitarian ...
Traditionally, the red cross and red crescent have been the emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. They are used to protect medical personnel, buildings and equipment in time of armed conflict and to identify National Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Our emblems. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal emblems provide protection for military medical services and relief workers in armed conflicts. Moreover, the emblems are also used by National Societies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in each country for identification purposes. A sign of hope. Use of the emblems.
The Movement logo consists of the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems side by side. You may see it in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. It represents all three parts of the Movement as one: the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and our ...
The Red Cross Movement has three globally recognised emblems – the red cross, red crescent and red crystal. These are recognised in the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. In Ireland, this is recognised under the Red Cross Act 1938. In times of armed conflict, international law protects those wearing the emblem and ...
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The red cross emblem must be readily recognized and respected around the world as a trusted symbol of protection and humanitarian aid. Its use is legislated by the Geneva Conventions Act, the Trade Marks Act and the Canadian Red Cross Society Act. Further information can be found in the Canadian Red Cross Emblem Brochure. To report misuse of ...
