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Safety in New Symbol
Friday, June 23, 2006
The Red Cross has recently adopted a third symbol to stand beside the internationally recognized cross and crescent. Known as the "Red Crystal," the new humanitarian emblem is a square rotated on its corner. The larger aspect of the new symbol seeks to finally admit Palestinian and Israeli relief organizations into its fold. It also provides an additional neutral symbol to many groups who fear bearing the original cross because of its association to the Western world. Click to see photo and read more