Flag of Red Cross - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement features a red cross on a white background.It symbolizes neutrality, protection, and humanitarian aid for victims of conflict and disasters worldwide.

The National Flag of Red Cross

Flag of Red Cross
About Image - The National flag of the Red Cross.

Red Cross Flag Facts

OrganizationInternational Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Founded1863
FounderHenry Dunant
Legal StatusProtected humanitarian emblem under international law
Recognized ByGeneva Conventions
Adopted On1864 (First Geneva Convention)
ISO CodeNone (not a country flag)
Official UseMedical services and humanitarian protection
Flag RatioNot officially standardized
ColorsRed and White
DesignRed Greek cross centered on a white background
Center SymbolRed Cross
Meaning of RedHumanity, sacrifice, and protection
Meaning of WhitePeace, neutrality, and impartial aid
Symbolism of Red CrossInverted colors of the Swiss flag honoring the movement’s origins
Cultural InfluenceGlobal humanitarian principles of neutrality and relief
Unique FeatureOne of the most internationally protected symbols in the world
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