Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then ...

The red cross emblem is an international symbol of neutrality and protection during armed conflicts. Used by military medical personnel and authorised humanitarian workers to safeguard the wounded and ...

It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of protection. International law protects the people who wear them, and the buildings and transport which display ...