A new Red Cross emblem was accepted at an international conference Thursday over Syrian objections, paving the way for Israel to join the humanitarian movement after nearly six decades of exclusion.

The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

Emily Crawford is a member of the International Humanitarian Law advisory Committee for the Australian Red Cross (NSW). The Red Cross is a symbol we all know well – we see it everywhere, on pharmacy ...

For people enduring armed conflict, a humanitarian crisis or natural disaster, the red cross and red crescent symbols are a sign of hope. People trust those who wear them, knowing they will do ...

The Red Cross emblem – five, red, equal-sized squares forming a cross, resting on a white background, is one of the most recognized emblems in the world. It is also, however, one of the most poorly ...

Tøyen tannlegevakt (TT) – a dental clinic – registered its logo consisting of a red cross containing four white As and a representation of a tooth in 2007. When becoming aware of the mark, the ...

The proposed digital emblem would signal to anyone trying to enter or attack those computer systems that the systems and data they hold are protected from any harm under international humanitarian law ...

The International Committee of the Red Cross has raised concern over the misuse of its emblem by private individuals and businesses, warning that such actions could undermine its humanitarian work.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, on Thursday lamented over the misuse of the Red Cross emblem in Nigeria, warning that such abuse not only jeopardises humanitarian workers but also ...