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News Section 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent - Protecting Human Dignity  The 29th International Conference - grouping the National Societies, their International Federation, the ICRC and the States party to the Geneva Conventions - was held in Geneva, 20-21 June 2006 The three main objectives of this 29th International Conference were:
These objectives were achieved with the adoption by the Conference of its resolution1. As an immediate result after the closing of the Conference, the Palestinian Red Crescent and the Magen David Adom in Israel were recognized by the ICRC and admitted as members of the International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.  Key document4-6-2007 Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent MovementAdopted by the 25th International Conference of the Red Cross at Geneva in October 1986 and amended by the 26th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent at Geneva in December 1995 and by the 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent at Geneva in June 2006. (Focus\RC Movement) Includes PDF Agenda and programme19-6-2006 Agenda & Programme29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 20 to 21 June 2006 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Resolution23-6-2006 29th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: resolution and results of the voteInformation on continued steps by the Conference to find agreement in the night of 21-22 June on draft Resolution 1, and the vote taken to adopt it. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) 22-6-2006 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent - Resolution 129th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 20 to 21 June 2006 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Daily bulletins22-6-2006 29th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin 3Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 20-21 June 2006. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 192 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Includes PDF 21-6-2006 29th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin 2Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 20-21 June 2006. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 192 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Includes PDF 20-6-2006 International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement, Council of Delegates: bulletin 1Summary report on the Council of Delegates meeting, Geneva, 19 June 2006. The Council groups representatives of the national societies and their Federation, and the ICRC. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Includes PDF FAQ12-6-2006 About the adoption of an additional emblem: questions and answersThese informal notes, recently updated, offer brief answers to frequently asked questions about the reasons behind the need for another protective emblem. (Focus\Emblem) FAQ ICRC Publication11-7-2007 Red Cross, Red Crescent, Red CrystalSince they were adopted, the red cross and red crescent emblems have provided protection to millions of war victims but they have also given rise to repeated difficulties and virtually continuous debate. The aim of this article is to recount the history of the emblem issue and to outline the strategy and steps followed in solving a problem that had remained pending for far too long. The article takes account of the developments up to 15 January 2007. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\RC Movement) ICRC Publication Includes PDF International Review of the Red Cross31-3-2007 The 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 20–22 June 2006: challenges and outcome(Info resources\International Review\2007 - No. 865) International Review of the Red Cross Includes PDF Interview22-6-2006 Red crystal emblem: "The Movement has reaffirmed its humanitarian purpose"ICRC chief spokesperson Antonella Notari comments on the outcome of the 29th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Interview Official Statement20-6-2006 "Majdal Shams Hospital" project, occupied Golan: ICRC statementStatement to the 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent by ICRC President Dr Jakob Kellenberger, 20 June 2006, on the establishment of an emergency and diagnostic centre at Majdal Shams. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\29th Conference) Official Statement Press article18-12-2006 A landmark for the Movement: The red Crystal conference It wasn’t visible anywhere in the huge auditorium, but the 1,576 delegates attending the 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent on 20–21 June 2006 knew they were in Geneva to recognize the existence of a new emblem, the red crystal – Article published in the Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine, No 3, 2006 (Focus\Emblem) Press article More in this section8-12-2005 Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the adoption of an additional distinctive emblem (Protocol III)The States party to the Geneva Conventions adopted a protocol additional to the Conventions at a diplomatic conference in December 2005. The Protocol establishes a new emblem, commonly referred to as the red crystal, alongside the red cross and red crescent. 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