| The Red Cross
and Red Crescent emblems
The International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies uses as its "logo" two globally recognized
emblems - the Red Cross and the Red Crescent - set on a white background
within a red rectangle. The Federation's member National Societies
use or one or other of these emblems; either the cross or the crescent.
The International Federation can use both
emblems indicatively because it is neither a state nor a National
Society.
Unfortunately, the emblems are sometimes
perceived as having religious, cultural or political connotations.
This has affected respect for the emblems especially in certain
conflict situations and has diminished the protection the emblems
offer to victims and to humanitarian and medical personnel.
The adoption of an additional emblem will
enable Societies that find it difficult to use either the red cross
or the red crescent to become members of the International Red Cross
and Red Crescent Movement. Find out
more below.
- The emblem
debate
- Adopting
the additional emblem
- Consequences
for National Societies, ICRC and the International Federation
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