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 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: www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/e...
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[@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!

[@Tomcat1957]

That's awesome. Are you a Christian too?

[@Doc_Rainbow]

@@Tomcat1957 confession wise yes but i am more of atheist

[@zakiasultana1524]

I will also become a red cresent member next year 😊

[@maxgarda]

Good luckk

[@zaaaasdadsasda9289]

Did you do that?

[@zakiamoly5687]

@@zaaaasdadsasda9289 Yes . This is my new account and tommorow I'm having my first exam and viva on it . So wish me luck ☺️

[@zaaaasdadsasda9289]

@@zakiamoly5687 good luck, you can do it!

[@sandysandy967]

Hows are your workimg there?? what these organisation doing??

[@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 .

[@HoboRoadrunner]

Also wanted to add we use to have the red bear that Iran used but hasn't been used since 1991 . It's still technically belonging to the red cross as a whole but isn't used . Not sure why they dropped it

[@nigga99x877w]

No majority Muslim countries usually use red crescent . I'm from Bangladesh not middle east. Our country uses red crescent

[@finzasiregar]

here in Indonesia, we use red cross

[@nigga99x877w]

@@finzasiregar good

[@nigga99x877w]

@@finzasiregar red crescent, cross, crystal is boring. So I left it and joined Scouts

[@RabidLeroy]

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

[@husseinmusse6826]

Learned the same thing. Knew about cross and crescent never heard of/or seen crystal.

[@user-nf9xc7ww7m]

This video did not answer the question it posed. What is the differemce between the 3 symbols? Also, if not religious, why not just use the 3rd - the red crystal - as the only emblem? I know of no religion that uses that. If you want to use the first 2 (cross and crescent), which are religious symbols, you should also include the red wheel (buddhist), red wuwei (the "Pepsi-like" logo/yinyang - tao, etc), red torii (Shinto), red totem (native americans), etc.

[@motherlode628]

@@user-nf9xc7ww7m maybe because the first two have more brand recognition. They've been in use for a really long time. The crystal is newer and not as recognized for the wider public

[@australianword3812]

@@user-nf9xc7ww7m it's purely a religious thing. The Red Cross was a problem in muslim areas so they put a Red Crescent. Both the cross and the crescent were a problem in the Israeli area so they had a Red Crystal instead. Since nobody's having a problen with the Red Crystal, they probably saw no reason to add any other religious symbols to the mix

[@indian-tech-support]

@@user-nf9xc7ww7m because there's wars in Muslim and Christian majority countries

[@jessicahenry7426]

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

[@somi6323]

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

[@carcommunitypk722]

I'm red crescent

[@ariffurqan9862]

Im red crystal

[@shahabali2730]

@@carcommunitypk722 what is your post in red crescent??

[@palabraraberep5509]

@@carcommunitypk722 never seen a red crescent playing pubg

[@strawhat128]

Hi y'all how is your salary?

[@P.C_bug]

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

[@imanyleyla3886]

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.

[@deleteduser1877]

In future i am going to become dictator and make every one use red Cross Only red cross should be allowed to be used glory to red cross🇬🇪

[@firdaushelmi6632]

@@deleteduser1877 You are the prime example of inhumanity in people. When in state of war or in the middle of pandemic or in a middle of global catastrophe, these three association will come to your country regardless of your background to help you and your people. So have some respect.

[@user-nf9xc7ww7m]

@@firdaushelmi6632 Notice he used the georgian flag. He's probably joking.

[@kathleenmuchka2559]

Well said.

[@jm6456]

@@firdaushelmi6632 r/whooosh

[@sourweed9818]

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.

[@56fbb2]

Except Indonesia...Indonesia is one and Only Moslem Majority Country adopt red cross....

[@michaelleonardsetyawijaya2311]

@@56fbb2 lmao i'm indonesian

[@misbaidar]

@@56fbb2 wkwk pasukan palang merah berasa jadi crusader njir kaga lucu 😑

[@MustafaAli-lb8dq]

Wrong. Crescent is a Islamic symbol but star isn't. Crescent represents the start of new month in the Islamic calendar. Originally Turks used only Crescent but later adopted star.

[@azikazikazik]

@@MustafaAli-lb8dq but the crescent was never a symbol in the early times, as far as I know.

[@whyu4737]

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

[@Mekerertiena123]

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

[@legointheworks]

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

[@cammysmith7562]

Geneva Convention? I think you mean Geneva Suggestion.

[@Neccaps]

@@cammysmith7562 Geneva convention is in Geneva not in here.

[@omnimetabell]

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

[@sneakysnek8416]

I think the red crescent is active in the middle East

[@sourweed9818]

Red crescent first established by Ottoman Empire at 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War. Because Cross was a Christian symbol also Crescent was the symbol of the Sunni Ottoman Caliphate. 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.

[@amelhl6235]

@@sneakysnek8416 in north africa also

[@user-nf9xc7ww7m]

Is crystal for the non-chistian and non-mislim countries? This video did not answer the question it posed. What is the differemce between the 3 symbols? Also, if not religious, why not just use the 3rd - the red crystal - as the only emblem? I know of no religion that uses that. If you want to use the first 2 (cross and crescent), which are religious symbols, you should also include the red wheel (buddhist), red wuwei (the "Pepsi-like" logo/yinyang - tao, etc), red torii (Shinto), red totem (native americans), etc.

[@Kuro-UWU]

@@user-nf9xc7ww7m They are not religious symbols, that's pretty much it.

[@mehdibelacel6963]

Im becoming a red crescent member soon !! ❤✊

[@dr.hussienhajiomer6553]

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

[@OneDayAtATime365]

Should've added the Crystal information too.

[@riochannelspecial]

love this video, nice presentation

[@user-nf9xc7ww7m]

This video did not answer the question it posed. What is the differemce between the 3 symbols? Also, if not religious, why not just use the 3rd - the red crystal - as the only emblem? I know of no religion that uses that. If you want to use the first 2 (cross and crescent), which are religious symbols, you should also include the red wheel (buddhist), red wuwei (the "Pepsi-like" logo/yinyang - tao, etc), red torii (Shinto), red totem (native americans), etc.

[@australianword3812]

There is no difference. It's just the whole Christianity vs Islam thing. The crystal's just Jewish but more neutral.

[@MustafaAli-lb8dq]

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.

[@ronaldjensen9919]

Then there is Magen David Adom.

[@sk_writes503]

I am already the member of red crescent 🤟

[@PakKahfi]

Thanks ICRC

[@nadezhdayordanova2663]

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.

[@user-nf9xc7ww7m]

I don't speak for the organisation, but I would say go for it. Just have a buddy double check the translation for accuracy. International charities are usually not ones for lawsuits, as far as I know.

[@Kuro-UWU]

Try PM them on Facebook or via E-Mail

[@nadezhdayordanova2663]

@@user-nf9xc7ww7m No problem, I am a medical translator as well. :D. However, it is not possible. It's disabled.

[@danielec]

I asked this many times without a response. Please help yourself at Amara: amara.org/en/videos/siTjB99zHxdD/it/3021100/

[@SUBANG2001]

Good job

[@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

[@kathleenmuchka2559]

How about some biographies of the IFRC volunteers and staff?

[@LatriciaWorrick-to7bw]

Thank you

[@ostwelfareorganization8779]

great

[@mohdizzat1356]

I think they forget to also include the the red lion and sun society,but it's actually not relevant nowadays.

[@viii151]

Props to the Red Crescent

[@slickrickcm]

they arent religious but had to make em different because the symbol means in different regions of the world

[@hermit_crab384]

I'm a primary student apart of the red cresent

[@Jamal_Uddin1234]

I am a red Cresent member💟💟

[@user-vp8fk6yn9z]

They are money launderers! You are wasting your money.

[@SouthernHerdsman]

nice

[@kuyeecchi3546]

I saw how Red Cresent works and all services are free but in Philippines the Red Cross blood donation are sold for people who are needed.

[@bigsteveoclock]

Imagine being in class watching this video for a project

[@CR500R]

The Global Harmonized System has pictograms. So it is similar.

[@hiki9911]

Still didn’t explain red diamond

[@TVrawks301]

You gave a description of the purposes of Red Cross and Crescent but not Red Crystal. :(

[@hegpxl]

They are all the same in the meaning. Just different in shapes :)

[@jazzcatt]

Here is a great explanation of the Red Crystal : www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/int-redx.html

[@coachsalim4700]

Some say that the redcross is the mark of Cain. No one would dare touch Cain. They also link it to the Mark of the beast mentioned in the bible. What do you think about this kind of thinking?

[@SapphiR3_]

Theres also the Un-Offical Red David's Star operating in Israel and around the world in Disaster relif operations, like the earthquakes in Turkey ✡❤

[@17ambi]

and... the last one?

[@alvindzaki6085]

Geneva correction, thanks.

[@DohaKashmirTrading]

I am a medic in first aid

[@rogerjohnson2562]

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

[@md.rejwanullahraiyan4475]

Muricans probably attack docs first in battle lol

[@trinidad17]

"Those are not religious symbols" Said after going out of their way to create a new logo to match an existing religious symbol.

[@somedesertdude1308]

pretty much

[@sourweed9818]

Actually they are not. Red Cross founded in Geneva, Switzerland. Reverse of the Swiss Flag. And Red Crescent founded during the Russo-Turkish War in 1877 by Ottoman Empire. Reverse of Ottoman/Turkish flag.

[@robertfluxx]

@@sourweed9818 now tell us what the cross and crescent on Switzerland's and Ottoman Empire's or Turkey's flags mean LOL

[@sourweed9818]

@@robertfluxx crescent is actually not an Islamic symbol. It became an islamic symbol because of Ottomans. Unlike cross, crescent did not have any kind of holiness in Islam and used rarely until 15th century. When the caliphate passed to the Ottomans, the crescent and star became the symbols of the caliphate and therefore Muslims and Islam. The Caliph is the roughy Islamic equivalent of the Pope. But Caliph's power is only political. Caliph has no religious power and The office was abolished in 1924 with fall of Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans also probably took the crescent and star from the Byzantines. Because the crescent and star was the coat of arms of the city of Constantinopolis. But used extensively by ancient Mesopotamians and Phoenicians by too.

[@robertfluxx]

@@sourweed9818 you are right in the sense they (Ottomans) didn't start to use it because of religious reasons per se. But are wrong in saying the symbol isn't religious now. Because now it is. And I emphasize the now because the red Crescent is a current time organization. And that context matters

[@rafaelalexandre7577]

And now, how much cauntrys follow this rules and dont target the medics?

[@DarkKnight-em7ue]

1:23 Yeah sure.

[@izanami29]

I will join red crescent next month..wish me luck😊

[@alexschalk5439]

This video does not answer the question in it's title of what's the difference between the symbols.

[@animeneweablet]

0:40 Soldiers: Kill them! Red Cross: What the f- ARE YOU EVEN SANE ENOUGH TO DO THAT? Soldiers: Meh. Let them go. Red Cross: Thanks! (Heh. Assholes. That's illegal.) Soldiers: :/

[@shroomy07]

I'm a red crescent yey;)

[@lewissmith350]

Good job Red Cross.

[@deepupdate956]

How can i contact with you any mail??

[@joshgilbert1534]

Uh.....they didn't explain the Red Crystal.....

[@kennethmcdonald9736]

I stopped donating to the R4ed Cross when they banned Christmas in UK shops. I only ever gave because the cross to me was representing Christianity. Then when I found out that my money can go to Red Crescent, representing Islam it was even more sure I would not give to them.

[@ihsanbajwa3974]

ریڈ کراس کا موٹو ہے" Chairty in war" ہے۔۔۔۔کیا یہ معلومات درست ہیں؟؟؟؟

[@AndrewDrazdikJr]

Geneva Switzerland, a foreign state, as foreign relations with the United States has a cultural history. The foreign state of not only Switzerland but any organization of banking and natural persons who are knowledgeable for the subject matter of accredited investors that the formal skills involve medicine within society. Fund raising history and the use of postal matters with the health of a population is important with the principles of peace and security in these regards, and also social welfare for nutritional food and medicine. A symbol of mutual regard in war and peace to recognize as a rule is sufficient that the rules can be mutually acknowledged and observed.

[@annaglber5095]

Time too straighten up truthfully storylines of human behavior. All around. Of all it is bin and will be of Humanity human history.

[@JamesTemplar-mn3pk]

There is is no red crescent only the Red cross!

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

14 million want Star of David, but 900million Hindu used Red Cross.

[@RC-no3dr]

Do your job Red Cross!

[@RC-no3dr]

No more funding to Red Cross until they do their job!

[@rubindammika4566]

Im from sri lanka please help me

[@user-nf9xc7ww7m]

I say just use the dark crystal. Skeksis will flee in terror. 😋

[@unsectable]

editing 100

[@ScornNoob]

You could at least not sue the games for using the symbol.

[@user-mj3qs9ky9q]

Common ancetroy

[@mirellatannous7830]

🥰🥰

[@rubindammika4566]

😢😢😢 please

[@PaulinAsia_]

Why have the Red Cross not provided a Hospital Ship for the people of Gaza? For the pregnant mothers, giving birth without anesthetic. For the starving children. For the maimed. WHY?

[@kirilvelinov7774]

Cross:Argentina,USA,Brazil,England,Germany and many others Crescent:Indonesia,Pakistan,Iran,Malaysia,India(some areas),Saudi Arabia,South Korea(after 2030) Crystal:Israel???

[@wodrapixel2818]

That they use these symbols of systemic violence and attrocitys aggainst humans as a symbol for helpingnpeople still surprises me. How many crimes in the names of all these different gods and godesses where comitted and still take place.

[@andreannomattona493]

Those are religious symbol; even not direct, even just make not to related each other symbol, even to identify ourself. But world is surrounded by secularism, that the problem.

[@SanaKhan-xo5ft]

In pakistan we have red cross and pakistan is an islamic state so i dont think that it is related to religion..

[@arsyapermana1]

In Indonesia too, and i think the main meaning is not about religion, but humanity, its a symbol of peace just as religion

[@sourweed9818]

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 Ottoman Caliph.

[@jm6456]

@@sourweed9818 and the caliphate holds no significance in Islam?

[@user-cq8hw3ni7g]

@@jm6456 yes 0.

[@Yatukih_001]

After Howling 1 I am never giving you my blood. Ever!

[@johnnymookergee4935]

What’s shocker that the Jew hating Swiss will accept an Islamic Red Crescent but not a Magen David

[@carolinecarter6874]

The most evil and despicable sign is the red cross....they have double crossed the bloodline of Christ and the blood within us!

[@cdrkeller2930]

The Red Cross also means the crusaders

[@Malakith]

Except they wore it on their chest where their heart is, not on their arm.

[@_xrizbien_]

The Crusaders wore a Red LATIN Cross not a Red GREEK Cross.

[@jm6456]

No...

[@Aaronschannels]

The cross and crescent are religious symbols, they have a history and I find it offensive that you would ignore that.

[@makingpeoplebetter8654]

humanitarian spirit transcends that

[@stephenokwori1882]

My heart just keeps thanking you and thanking you Dr Igudia for all you have done for me, you gave me your words that you could heal any sickness or disease, thank you for permanently curing me of my type 2 diabetes you are amazing.

[@ASWE15]

israeli's soilders attacked the Red Crescent and red cross helpers nurmous times, and killed some of them.

[@nouamma]

Israel is a shame on all humanity

[@australianword3812]

@@nouamma the Islamic Caliphate was a scourge of humanity by your standards then?

[@mahnoorsaeed1451]

so they ARE religious symbols

[@blacktoothgriner]

I thought protection was to stop shit from happening?

[@hegpxl]

You cant stop politics. Not if destroy humanity as a whole

[@DR3ADER1]

The Red Cross has copyrighted the symbol of a red cross. This means that you can't use it anywhere at all, without their permission. Even if it was designed many years ago, and should be considered a public domain graphic, you can't use it for stupid and asinine copyright laws.

[@simonbryon4743]

It is protected for over 150 years. What other stupid logo that existed before it , and is exactly like it are you refering to? Fucking hell be happy the Red Cross even exists.!

[@hegpxl]

The protection is there so people will not associate this/these symbol/s with anything else. Take Jolly Rodger for an example. It was the most feared symbol at one time, symbolising pirates and poison. Now it could be found on a children's Halloween costume. Do you still take it seriously? I don't.

[@DR3ADER1]

@@simonbryon4743 One of the oldest copyrights in the UK is a poem called "The Sea Girt Home" from 1859(161 years ago). So the Red Cross isn't unique here. For a charitable organization, they shouldn't need to hold any copyrights at all, as that's mainly reserved for FOR-PROFIT causes. I highlighted this because they sued Lab Zero Games over a video game character who just so happened to have red crosses adorned all over her design. If me getting annoyed by The Red Cross being this litigious over something so dumb is in of itself incredibly stupid, then The Red Cross' actions should be equally considered to be as, if not MORE idiotic under the same breath and logic, Simon.

[@DR3ADER1]

@@hegpxl It's still stupid because they took legal action. If you're going to take legal action over a symbol, then by that logic, you're taking the use of a symbol way too seriously. Because how many people genuinely give a shit over the way an abstract symbol is used? Not many, I conject. All those years spent being the king of virtue-signallers has afforded the IRC with expensive lawyers. Compare that to a then-independent outfit in California that isn't even a big player in the scope of indie games. Let that sink in... They're not Vodafone or Deutsche Bank.

[@hegpxl]

@@DR3ADER1 I can agree that these matters could've been handled differently, and in no way suggesting that its ok to sue anyone right away - in most cases people who try to use this symbol are trying to signify that its healing or medical involvement etc. - so they can be reasoned with and settle this kind of infringement privately. But they still have copyright to it - and that makes some asshole/s in control of the organisation put the whole group in a bad situation. Like countries, people often forget that people who are in them are vastly different from those who are in control. Dont blame the ICRC as a whole - blame the people who are in started this incident. There are many good people in the organisation - but most of them are in the field, and the control is left to those with less than desirable qualities than we could've hoped for.

[@queenmissye888]

I thought Red cross is for Christianity and Red Cresecent is for Muslim but I was wrong

[@jamesstuart5877]

The Red Cross, despite its secular origins in the Swiss flag, carries too much of a Christian connotation for some regions. For that reason, the organization may also appear under the Red Crescent (esp. in the Middle East) and/or the Red Crystal.

[@Dripxxl-i4k]

Why no Hinduism Hindus have 1 Billion Popualtion

[@southernmostrebel]

thats hilarious that the Crescent means " protection " , good one .

[@JYDemir]

At least its better than the cross? I dont remember anything violent happening on top of a crescent.

[@therealswim]

@@JYDemir ooh that's ironic

[@LightForxes]

J.Y. Demir LMAO you must be an idiot if you don’t know the history of how the Red Crescent began. Ottomans killed 2 Red Cross members helping soldiers on both sides during the Russo-Turkish war thinking they were Crusaders. Kind of disgusting if you ask me...

[@Omega-mr1jg]

Shut up, they help people and thats what matters.

[@acbacbacbacbacb]

@@therealswim did u forget what the crusaders war crimes did or should i remind you😂😂. i know that u mean the turks(i as a Muslim hate turks). he was responding to your little friend who commented on our symbol

[@roughwalkers]

Why are your Ambulances being used for hostages in Gaza?

[@larryaniel2572]

Russian Bridgeoom my Government Android Phone Larry Chester Thomas Aniel Wicsz aka Charles Anieu ebiker

[@deathisinevitable7178]

Why doesn’t india have a red omelette symbol for the hindus why the partiality

[@shiertoutuoxingmonk]

托鉢してキチント寄付しているのですか、日本国警視庁が托鉢妨害して来ます。 これらの活動に共感して活動しているのに、日本国警視庁が邪魔をして来ます。 なんとかして下さい。

[@RC-no3dr]

Humanitarian? What a joke

[@janonamouse8151]

Sadly, the red crescent has been caught numerous times carrying both munitions and terrorists. They have also refused to treat or transport Israelis injured in terrorist attacks. Their employees have also been caught carrying out terrorist attacks against civilians. The red cross does a great disservice to itself by associating the two as equivalent organizations.

[@user-kn6jn6zd4w]

Liar I am palestinian red crescent volunteer in Hebron red crescent save Zionism bus accident injuries although they are occupation

[@parodytime4727]

Fox I think both of you are not fit to be any red cross or crescent. If yiu are gonna call yourself neutral, then be transparent and help anyone, not the ones you think of deserving help

[@jammo6645]

The main principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent society is neutrality in the time of conflict. I servely doubt that this is true.

[@Solotocius]

You are a dirty little lier, that's what you are

[@jm6456]

I'm willing to believe you if you are willing to cite evidence

[@Jessica-vw7pp]

You can't demand respect for a "non profit" when they scam the people.

[@cerbzzz7147]

Say that to the thousands of people they helped

[@hareshchander85]

Hylo Jessica I like Red Crescent