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 Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) reminds of identification marks for marking protected objects during war under international humanitarian law (IHL). The Red Cross emblem is a visible sign of ...

People who are ill or injured must be allowed to seek medical attention freely, without discrimination, at all times and in all circumstances. Health-care workers, and medical vehicles and facilities ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (CNN)-- Colombian President Alvaro Uribe admitted Wednesday that the symbol of the neutral Red Cross organization was used in a hostage rescue mission that freed 15 people from ...