What's the difference between the red cross, red crescent and red crystal? | Working For The ICRC

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 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.

[Doc_Rainbow]

6 Year in the German Red Cross as Volunteer now i am an EMT-B and done thousand of Hours on Duty... its the best thing ill ever done!!! so many great Experiences so many Friends found so many lives saved its just great to be a Member!

[zakiasultana]

I will also become a red cresent member next year 😊

[HoboRoadrunner]

Hi guys im a red cross volunteer and wanted to explain the differences between the three.

Red cross is mainly western nations and other nations that are affiliated with christianity.

Red crescent is for middle eastern nations that are primarily affiliated with the Muslim relgion ect.

The red crystal is for asiain nations especially with those related to anything buddism and other asian relgions.


I hope this helps with any confusion .

[jessicahenry]

They are most helpful people and they send assistance and happiness everywhere.

[RabidLeroy]

Today I learned the Red Crystal is a thing, too. Clever explanation!

[sourweed]

Red crescent first established by Ottoman Caliphate at 1800s. Because cross was a Christian symbol. After dissolution of Ottoman Empire muslim Majority states adopted it. For instance here in Turkey red cross is unknown. Actually Crescent is not an authentic Islamic symbol. Crescent did not have any kind of holiness in Islam. It became a symbol because it was the symbol of Caliph.

[whyu]

I'm Proud to be a part of you .. for humanity for a better life to all ..

[imanyleyla]

As I read the comments, I am a little disappointed that humans always find a way to divide and miss the message as a whole. It is protection, respect and unity, not religion, race, geographical location, etc. We often deviate ourselves from the essence and that has never done good to humanity.

[somi]

I'm a red cross member and it's cool

[Fikretadesse]

Allready part of ICRC, Staring from this month …..we support, protect, assist victim of armed conflict and other situation of violence, and provide them with assistance.

Looking forward for more Videos

[P.C_bug]

Becoming a member of the red cross is one of my dream with well becoming a doctor eventualy

[omnimetabell]

I’ve never heard of the red crescent and red crystal.

[nadezhdayordanova]

Dear colleagues of ICRC,
My name is the meaningful Nadezhda (Hope). I am a Bulgarian pharmacist who is fluent in English, Bulgarian, and Russian. Please, allow me to add Bulgarian and Russian translations to your video, so people from my country and from my brother Russia can read the CC and understand your message. I will do it completely on my own volition and completely free of compensation or requirements.
Peace, hope and health to all of us!
Nadezhda Yordanova, Pharm. D.

[Flyingkittoh]

Im becoming a red crescent member soon !! ❤✊

[MustafaAli-lbdq]

All humanitarian organizations face several problems. One of those is that does it have any relgious significance or not. ICRC does not have any of it. So to prevent future conflicts and conspiracies, they gave nations an option to change logo's as they like while organization remains the same. The Christian countries used cross while Muslim countries used crescent while others used Crystal. But Crystal is no longer in use.

[legointheworks]

*puts a red cross on entire army* Takes over the world with 0 casualties "Its big brain time"

[dr.hussienhajiomer]

I love volunteer work ans almost i feel happy when i do it

[rogerjohnson]

If you want to ensure they are respected, rhen ensure they arent used inappropriately. Your integrity hangs by a thread.

[CarltonMasonNorwood]

Should've added the Crystal information too.

[RosetheOtterOfficial]

Ours is the American Red Cross South Texas chapter 🇺🇲⛑️

For the Red Crystal there was the Red Sun & Lion for Iran and proposals too such as the Red Rhinoceros for Sudan & Red Sun for Japan