Where did the Red Cross start?
In countries where Christian religions predominate, this emblem is adopted by those who help the victims of accidents, catastrophes and even wars. Members of the Red Cross show great altruism
The Red Cross is an institution of relief and spontaneous help, which was founded on the initiative of a Swiss, Henri Dunant, following the Geneva Convention of 1863. It had endeavoured to "humanise" the war and to avoid unnecessary suffering for the wounded and prisoners. Dunant succeeded in having the Swiss flag (a white cross on a red background) with inverted colours adopted as the emblem of the Red Cross. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. Today, the Red Cross is an international organization; Muslim countries have created the Red Crescent based on it.
For many years, Israel requested recognition of the Red Star of David, arguing that since the Christian and Muslim emblems were recognized, the corresponding Jewish emblems should also be recognized. These emblems have been used since 1935 by Israel's Magen David Adom Society, Israel's national first-aid society.
In countries where Christian religions predominate, this emblem is adopted by those who help the victims of accidents, catastrophes and even wars. Members of the Red Cross show great altruism
The Red Cross is an institution of relief and spontaneous help, which was founded on the initiative of a Swiss, Henri Dunant, following the Geneva Convention of 1863. It had endeavoured to "humanise" the war and to avoid unnecessary suffering for the wounded and prisoners. Dunant succeeded in having the Swiss flag (a white cross on a red background) with inverted colours adopted as the emblem of the Red Cross. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. Today, the Red Cross is an international organization; Muslim countries have created the Red Crescent based on it.
For many years, Israel requested recognition of the Red Star of David, arguing that since the Christian and Muslim emblems were recognized, the corresponding Jewish emblems should also be recognized. These emblems have been used since 1935 by Israel's Magen David Adom Society, Israel's national first-aid society.
