The symbols of the Movement - The Red Cross and the Red Crescent emblems at the museum in Geneva. Soon (2005/06), the Red Crystal emblem should join them.

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History of the emblems

Overview

The Red Cross emblem was officially approved in Geneva in 1864, a year after the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded. The emblem, endorsed by the 16 signatories of the Geneva Conventions on international humanitarian law, is based on the Swiss flag with colours reversed. The Anarchist Black Cross was originally called the Anarchist Red Cross. The band Redd Kross was originally called Red Cross. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Jump to: navigation, search Jet dEau in Geneva Geneva (French: Genève) is the second-most populous city in Switzerland, situated where Lake Geneva (known in French as Lac Léman) flows into the Rhône River. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a committee of Swiss nationals and probably will be so as long as the ICRC exists. ... Development of the Geneva Conventions from 1864 to 1949 The Geneva Conventions consist of four treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland that set the standards for international law for humanitarian concerns. ...

The Red Crescent emblem was first used by ICRC volunteers during the armed conflict between Russia and Turkey (1876–1878). The symbol was officially adopted in 1929, and so far 25 Islamic states have recognised it. 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1929 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search Islam â–¶(?) (Arabic: الإسلام al-islām) the submission to God is a monotheistic faith, one of the Abrahamic religions and the worlds second-largest religion. ...

Israel has called for the use of the Red Star of David emblem since 1949, but the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement does not officially recognise the Israeli first-aid society, Magen David Adom. Instead, the Red Crystal may be adopted in 2005/06. Jump to: navigation, search 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2006 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The emblems

The Red Cross

The Red Cross is an emblem which, under the Geneva Conventions, is to be placed on humanitarian and medical vehicles and buildings to protect them from military attack on the battlefield. The Red Cross flag is not to be confused with the St George cross which is the flag of England, Barcelona, Freiburg and several other places. The red cross of the St George cross extends to the edge of the flag, whereas the red cross on the Red Cross flag does not. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Red_Cross. ... Development of the Geneva Conventions from 1864 to 1949 The Geneva Conventions consist of four treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland that set the standards for international law for humanitarian concerns. ... Humanitarianism is the view that all people should be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve as human beings, and that advancing the well-being of humanity is a noble goal. ... The St Georges cross, a red cross on a white background, is the national flag of England and has been from about 1277. ... Jump to: navigation, search The tricolor flag of France A flag is a piece of coloured cloth flown from a pole or mast, usually for purposes of signalling or identification. ... Jump to: navigation, search Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK... Jump to: navigation, search Barcelona within Barcelonès Population (2003) 1,582,738 Area 100. ... Jump to: navigation, search Freiburgs location in Germany Freiburg city from Schlossberg Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the Breisgau region, on the western edge of the southern Black Forest (German: Schwarzwald) with about 214,000 inhabitants. ... The St Georges cross, a red cross on a white background, is the national flag of England and has been from about 1277. ...

The Red Crescent

Originally, only the Red Cross (being the flag of Switzerland reversed) was to be used as an emblem of the Geneva Conventions, but most of the Muslim nations (primarily the Ottoman Empire, later Turkey) objected to this, and as a result an additional emblem (the Red Crescent) was to be provided for. Later Persia (now Iran) managed to have a red lion and sun (the lion and sun being the emblem of Persia) added to the list of available emblems; though the emblem no longer being used by Iran has fallen into disuse in favour of the Red Crescent, Iran has in the past reserved the right to take it up again at any time. Jump to: navigation, search Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Red_Crescent. ... Jump to: navigation, search A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ... Jump to: navigation, search Imperial motto (Ottoman Turkish) Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (the Eternal State) The Ottoman Empire at the height of its power Official language Ottoman Turkish Capital Bursa (1335 - 1365), Edirne (1365-1453), İstanbul (Constantinople) (1453-1922) Imperial anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Sovereigns Padishah of the Osmanli...

The Red Star of David

For over 50 years, Israel has requested the addition of a Red Star of David, arguing that since Christian and Muslim emblems were recognized the corresponding Jewish emblem should be as well. This emblem is the one currently used by Magen David Adom, but it is still not recognized by the International Red Cross. The Star of David The Star of David (Magen David in Hebrew or Mogen Dovid in Ashkenazi Hebrew, Shield of David, Solomons Seal, or Seal of Solomon) is a generally recognized symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity. ... Jump to: navigation, search Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament writings of his early followers. ... Jump to: navigation, search Islam ▶(?) (Arabic: الإسلام al-islām) the submission to God is a monotheistic faith, one of the Abrahamic religions and the worlds second-largest religion. ... Jump to: navigation, search Judaism is the religion of the Jewish people. ... The Magen David Adom emblem The Magen David Adom is Israels only official emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank service. ...

The Red Cross movement rejected this Israeli request, reasoning that if Jews (or another group) were to be given another emblem, there would be no end to the number of religious or other groups claiming an emblem for themselves. That would detract from the original intention of the Red Cross emblem, which was to be a single emblem to mark vehicles and buildings protected on humanitarian grounds.

The Red Diamond, the Red Crystal

In response, the Red Cross movement is in the process of developing a new emblem, which will be without any religious connotations and also easily recognizable on the battlefield; As of 2004 the most likely candidate is a red lozenge or diamond on a white background, most likely it will be known as the "Red Crystal" (since, in the English language, it would preserve the "RC" of "Red Cross" and "Red Crescent"). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A pullover with a lozenge pattern A lozenge is a parallelogram which usually has two corners pointing up and down that are farther apart than the corners pointing sideways. ...

The mechanism for adoption of this emblem is a Diplomatic Conference of States Party to the Geneva Conventions, which would have before it a draft Third Protocol to these Conventions. As and when this Protocol is adopted, it will create the new Emblem in law, and also introduce further flexibility in the use of existing emblems. No country or National Society will be obliged to change their emblems, none will be obliged to use the new one, but all will be required to respect it in the same manner.

Use of the emblems

Red Cross

Belgian Red Cross volunteers

As provided for by the Geneva Conventions, the red cross emblem is to be used only to denote the following: Download high resolution version (1280x960, 415 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1280x960, 415 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Development of the Geneva Conventions from 1864 to 1949 The Geneva Conventions consist of four treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland that set the standards for international law for humanitarian concerns. ...

• facilities for the care of injured and sick armed forces members
• armed forces medical personnel and equipment;
• military chaplains;
• Red Cross groups such as the International Committee of the Red Cross; the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, formerly "the League of Red Cross Societies"; and the 182 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.

The Geneva Conventions obliged their signatories to prevent the unauthorized use of the name and emblem in wartime and peacetime in order to ensure universal respect for the emblem. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the worlds largest group of humanitarian non-governmental organizations, often known simply as the Red Cross, after its original symbol. ...

Nevertheless, the emblem, in various colours, is an international emblem indicating first aid, medical supplies, and the like, which are abuses of the emblem and shall be forbidden by all signatory powers to the Geneva Conventions. First aid is a series of simple, life-saving medical techniques that a non-doctor or layman can be trained to perform. ...

Red Crescent, Red Crystal

See also

• Hague Conventions (1899 and 1907)
• Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross movement
• List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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External links

• American Red Cross
• Canadian Red Cross
• International Committee of the Red Cross
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
• Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Red Cross Emblem, history, use and restrictions
• Australian Red Cross
• Finland's Red Cross
• Portuguese Red Cross
• Red Cross Society of China
• Taiwan Red Cross Organisation
• Hong Kong Branch of Red Cross Society of China