The red cross emblem is an international symbol of neutrality and protection ... but is a dynamic process of cooperation among all States and peoples, cooperation founded on respect for freedom, ...

"Complete and total respect for the Red Cross emblem is essential if the ICRC is ... the ICRC depends on the trust of all the parties to the conflict to be able to carry out its humanitarian ...

"The Red Cross emblem has to be respected in all circumstances and cannot be used in an abusive manner. "The ICRC as neutral and impartial must have the confidence of all the sides in the conflict ...