The emblems: in the service of conflict and disaster victims for over 140 years

30-06-2006 Photo Collection

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.

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Volunteers from the Comoros Red Crescent Society arriving at the headquarters of the regional Maheli committee to meet members of the ICRC and the International Federation – Representatives of the joint ICRC-Federation Commission went to the Comoros in May 2005 to determine whether the Society met the 10 conditions for admission to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. These include working on the entire national territory, remaining independent from the authorities, assisting all people without discrimination and using one of the official emblems. The ICRC recognized the Comoros Red Crescent in September 2005, making it the 182nd National Society to join the Movement.

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