What's the difference between the red cross, red crescent and red crystal? | Working For The ICRC
Channel: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Date: 2017-04-24

The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of protection that the law of war, international humanitarian law, gives to the wounded and sick, and those caring for them, in armed conflict. They tell fighters that they must not attack anyone or anything that displays these emblems.

The emblems are not religious symbols. They serve humanity. They are a symbol of protection and a sign that help is at hand. They are also a sign of hope, and must be respected. Find out more: https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/emblem

Subscribe to our channel for more videos: https://goo.gl/L9z6FW
 
The ICRC is on the ground in over 90 countries, providing humanitarian aid to victims of conflict and violence. From  the diplomatic level to the frontline, we remind fighters, on all sides, that wars have limits.
 
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/icrc
Get to know us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/icrc
Tweet us: http://twitter.com/icrc