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The emblems: in the service of conflict and disaster victims for over 140 years
The red cross and red crescent emblems are visible symbols of the protection afforded to war victims under the Geneva Conventions. They also stand for the neutrality of those who use them and indicate membership in the Movement. To resolve certain problems, an additional emblem known as the red crystal, has been adopted by a diplomatic conference in December 2005 in Geneva.

© ICRC / Paul Grabhorn / yu-d-00045-14

Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1996. An ICRC vehicle passing an armoured ambulance driven by members of the NATO Implementation Force (IFOR) – The emblems protect those assisting the wounded, medical vehicles and buildings used to shelter victims or dispense medical care. Only persons whose activities are strictly medical and who have permission from the national authorities to use the emblems are entitled to this protection. Under the Geneva Conventions, all the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are entitled to use the emblems while performing their humanitarian duties.





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