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 ...

(CNN)-- The International Committee of the Red Cross expressed its concern Wednesday over what may have been the improper use of its emblem in the daring rescue last month of 15 hostages in Colombia.

The Red Cross emblem is a visible sign of protection for medical personnel, medical units and medical transport vehicles of the armed forces, or civilian medical personnel only with special permission ...

as well as the Red Cross emblem, must be respected in Haiti. The HRC, ICRC and IFRC are part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a neutral, impartial and independent network ...