WHO ARE WE WHAT ARE WE DOING WHAT CAN YOU DO NEWS CONTACT MAKE A DONATION GIVE BLOOD OR PLASMA FOLLOW A TRAINING BECOME VOLUNTEER FR | AND Home Who are we International network Our emblem An emblem with history Henry Dunant - the Swiss banker who founded the Red Cross in 1863 - chose the red cross on a white background as his emblem. In the meantime, it has become a universally recognized identification mark for goods and persons providing medical care in conflict situations. The emblem must provide protection and respect. Red crescent and red crystal Later, the red crescent moon and red crystal were also recognized as a universal emblem. They have the same meaning as the red cross and have the same protected status. You may use them in peacetime for activities such as the reception of asylum seekers, social activities, first aid and blood supply. Protected internationally De regels van het internationaal humanitair recht bepalen dat het beschermde emblemen zijn. Die bescherming is van cruciaal belang om onze onpartijdigheid te behouden. Onpartijdigheid is immers onlosmakelijk verbonden met het bieden van humanitaire bijstand. Misbruik van embleem Verkeerd gebruik of misbruik van onze emblemen - het rode kruis of de rode halve maan - komt veelvuldig voor. Het gebeurt zowel in vredes- als in oorlogstijd. Soms uit onwetendheid, maar vaak ook opzettelijk. Preventief optreden We can take preventive action against misuse out of ignorance. For example, by disseminating information about the meaning and the protected status. The big problem today, however, is the deliberate misuse of our emblems in conflict situations, and in deliberate attacks against persons and property who enjoy the protection of the emblem. Problem for the entire humanitarian world We take violations of the Red Cross or Red Crescent Emblem very seriously. They are a problem not only for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, but for the entire humanitarian world. After all, the violations affect the fundamental principle that victims of armed conflict have the right to assistance and that aid workers must have access to victims. Red Cross needs your help now How can you help? MAKE A DONATION To stay informed? Subscribe to our newsletter: SEND News 30-05-2018 The tombola winners of our Sticker promotion 2018 25-05-2018 Keep a cool head during the 20km through Brussels 08-05-2018 May 8 = International Day of the Red Cross In the past two years, not a week has passed without violence on a counselor or medical facilities. However, rescuers should NEVER be a target. On this 8th May, International Day of the Red Cross, we will pay extra attention to this because even during a war there are rules. Better… Read more... 04-05-2018 Volunteers match (almost) record sales of stickers last year 645.000!! Zoveel Vlamingen bezorgden onze vrijwilligers afgelopen twee weken een extra duwtje in de rug door een sticker te kopen. Een indrukwekkend aantal, ook al ligt het nét onder de recordverkoop van vorig jaar toen de Vlaming 650.000 stickers kocht. In 2016 waren dat 570.000 exemplaren en in… Lees meer... 107 Jeugd Rode Kruiskernen 191 nationale verenigingen wereldwijd 19 miljoen vrijwilligers wereldwijd SNEL NAAR Jobs Webshop Nieuws Jaarverslag Strategie 2020 Bone marrow and stem cell donation RED CROSS FOR Companies and organizations Education Children and young people Research Hospitals LEGAL INFO Data Policy Terms of use Legal notices Cookie Policy RED CROSS FLANDERS Motstraat 40 2800 Mechelen 105.110.102.111.64.114.111.100.101.107.114.117.105.115.46.98.101@rkv-nospam.be T +32 15 44 33 22 F +32 15 44 33 11 BE28 0960 0000 9620 HOW TO HELP? Give blood Become volunteer Follow one education Support financial SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER OK Belgian Red Cross-Flanders © 2018 | Legal info