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 ...

Has the Red Cross abandoned its humanitarian mission? Critics say its silence on Israeli hostages and ties to Hamas raise ...

Wrongly using the Red Cross logo is prohibited by the Geneva Conventions. The man was a member of the Colombian military intelligence team involved in the daring rescue, Uribe said in an address ...

White Flag and Red Cross In 1864, representatives of thirteen nations met in Geneva to discuss the plight of people wounded in wartime. On August 22, 1864, they signed the first Geneva Convention ...