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 ...

which along with the Red Cross and Red Crescent is now a universal emblem of identification and protection in armed conflicts. How did it change the world? The influence of the Geneva Conventions ...

and introduced the emblem of a red cross on a white background to represent medical services. The horrors of World War II led to the conclusion of the four treaties of the Geneva Conventions in ...

In 1864, twelve nations signed the first Geneva Convention, which guaranteed neutrality to medical personnel who would be identified by the special emblem of a red cross on a white background.

The first Geneva Convention protects the sick and wounded by giving protection to medical facilities and their staff and any civilians helping the wounded. The convention also recognised the Red ...