Red Crystal emblem

E61995

The Red Crystal emblem is a neutral protective symbol used by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to identify medical and humanitarian services, particularly in contexts where the cross or crescent might be politically or religiously sensitive.

All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Red Crystal emblem canonical 3
Red Crystal 2

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Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf international humanitarian law symbol
neutral emblem
protective emblem
alternativeTo Red Crescent emblem
linked to: red crescent

Red Cross emblem
linked to: red cross

Red Lion and Sun emblem
linked to: Red Lion and Sun
appliesInContext armed conflict
humanitarian relief operations
situations of violence
associatedWith humanitarian principles
medical neutrality
backgroundColor white
canBeCombinedWith another emblem inside the crystal for indicative use
category humanitarian emblem
medical protection symbol
color red
designedToAvoid political connotations
religious connotations
governedBy rules on the use of the emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
hasFunction identify humanitarian services
identify medical services
provide protection under international humanitarian law
serve as neutral alternative to Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems
introducedAs third protocol emblem
legalBasis Additional Protocol III to the Geneva Conventions
Geneva Conventions
prohibits misuse by unauthorized persons
use for commercial purposes without authorization
protectedBy national legislation of States party to the Geneva Conventions
purpose ensure respect for medical and humanitarian personnel
provide a universally acceptable protective symbol
recognizedBy States party to the Geneva Conventions
United Nations member states that have ratified Additional Protocol III
shape red square standing on one corner
status official emblem of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
symbolizes impartial humanitarian assistance
neutrality
protection of medical facilities
protection of medical personnel
protection of medical transports
usedBy International Committee of the Red Cross
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
usedFor indicative use by components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
protective use under international humanitarian law

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Referenced by (5)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Additional Protocol III establishes Red Crystal emblem
Additional Protocol III addsProtectiveEmblem Red Crystal
linked to: Red Crystal emblem
Additional Protocol III protectiveEmblemName Red Crystal
linked to: Red Crystal emblem
Red Cross emblem alternativeEmblems Red Crystal emblem
subject linked to: red cross
Red Crescent similarTo Red Crystal emblem
subject linked to: red crescent