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Protecting people in armed conflict

Find out more about the Geneva Conventions, the protective power of our emblem, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Learn how international humanitarian law restricts methods of warfare, and protects people impacted by armed conflict.

Geneva Conventions

Our work to protect people caught up in war is based on the Geneva Conventions.

The international Movement

We don’t work alone. We’re part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network.

The emblem

The emblem of a red cross on a white background is the visible sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions.

What we stand for

We champion seven fundamental principles which help people to trust us.