[The distinctive emblems] are signs of protection conferred by the Geneva Conventions. It is meant to tell combatant[s] that all persons and objects (i.e. National Red [Cross or Red Crescent] Society Volunteers, medical personnel, ICRC delegates, medical units and their equipment – including buildings, vehicles, ambulances, sanitation trains, hospital ships, costal rescue boats, helicopters and planes) bearing these signs are under special protection.

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- Respect and protect all persons and objects bearing these protective signs.

- Don’t attack persons bearing emblems because they protect war victims.

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- Protect all medical units, staff and their equipment.