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PDFHistory of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Volume III: from Yalta to Dien Bien Phu, 1945-1955
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the ICRC, morally weakened and on the verge of bankruptcy, saw its very existence called into question.
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PDFEcosec Handbook - Assessing Economic Security
Conceived primarily for ICRC Economic Security (EcoSec) staff, this handbook guides readers through the process of assessing the economic security situation of individuals, households or communi... [Learn more]
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PDFWork for the ICRC
This brochure explains some of the jobs you could be doing with the ICRC. It includes useful links to the ICRC on Facebook, YouTube and other sites. And a whole chapter is devoted to the benefits t... [Learn more] -
PDFSafer Access in my Daily Work
The Safer Access brochure is intended for National Society staff and volunteers. It contains practical information, set out in a concise and visual form, on what contribution every individual ca... [Learn more]
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PDFSecurity Survey for Health Facilities
Strengthening the security and preparedness of health-care facilities to withstand violence and attacks is key to ensuring people continue to have access to health care in conflict, or other eme... [Learn more]
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PDFUnderstanding the Arms Trade Treaty from a Humanitarian Perspective
This publication provides an overview of the Arms Trade Treaty’s background, its object and purpose and its main requirements.
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PDFArms Transfer Decisions: Applying International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law Criteria ‒ a Practical Guide
The ICRC’s Arms Transfer Decisions: Applying International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law Criteria ‒ a Practical Guide aims to assist States and concerned organization... [Learn more]
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PDFRed Cross, Red Crescent magazine: Cities of misery and hope
In many growing cities, migrant communities face multiple levels of marginalization, lack key services and live in neglected, sometimes uncharted neighbourhoods.
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PDFMissing Migrants and their Families - The ICRC's Recommendations to Policy-Makers
This policy paper outlines key recommendations for policy-makers on ways to prevent migrants from going missing and, when they do, how to respond to the problem.
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PDFICRC Rules on Personal Data Protection
Safeguarding the personal data of individuals, particularly in testing conditions, such as armed conflicts and other humanitarian emergencies, is an essential aspect of protecting people’s lives, t... [Learn more] -
PDFICRC in Action
This leaflet provides a simple introduction to the ICRC. It summarizes who we are, what we do, how we work and the extent of our activities worldwide. [Learn more] -
PDFPhysiotherapy within ICRC
This manual presents an overview of physiotherapy related to physiotherapy activities in ICRC/ICRC supported projects as well as some recommendations.
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PDFHandbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
This Handbook was published as part of the Brussels Privacy Hub and ICRC’s Data Protection in Humanitarian Action project. It is aimed at the staff of humanitarian organizations involved i... [Learn more]
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PDF40th Anniversary of the 1977 Additional Protocols to the 1949 Geneva Conventions
This short report describes the impact that the Additional Protocols have had on norms, how they have shaped the practice of parties to conflict and why they remain relevant today, 40 years afte... [Learn more]
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PDFAcquiring and Analysing Data in Support of Evidence-based Decisions: A Guide for Humanitarian Work
Gathering and analysing data – to study the consequences of crises and carry out activities in response – is an essential element of humanitarian work. It helps to ensure the relevan... [Learn more]
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PDFI saw my city die: Voices from the front lines of urban conflict in Iraq, Syria and Yemen
Urban wars in Iraq, Syria and Yemen are amongst the deadliest conflicts of our time. People’s homes, their doorsteps, their streets, their schools and their hospitals are all part of the b... [Learn more]
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PDFThe Convention on Cluster Munitions: A Treaty to End Decades of Civilian Suffering
This brochure provides an overview of the cluster munitions problem, the main provisions of the Convention and the steps required to meet its commitments. [Learn more] -
PDFTackling Weapon Contamination
Even after a conflict ends, landmines and other explosive remnants of war continue to kill and maim, block access to essential services and hinder reconciliation processes. This deadly problem h... [Learn more]
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PDFHumanity in Action - Annual Review 2016
The annual review describes how we helped and protected victims of armed conflict and other violence last year.
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PDFEnhancing Protection for Civilians in Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence
This brochure explains how the ICRC works to protect civilians in armed conflict and other situations of violence. [Learn more] -
PDFTime to Act: Stopping Violence, Safeguarding Health Care
What can we do to prevent attacks against patients, health workers, hospitals and ambulances?
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PDFCustomary International Humanitarian Law Database (flyer)
The purpose of this flyer is to promote the ICRC's customary international humanitarian law (IHL) study and online database, where the full content of the study and regular practice updates are ... [Learn more]
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PDFHealth Emergencies in Large Populations - the HELP Course
Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP) is a multidisciplinary training course on the principles and practice of humanitarian work in disasters, conflicts and other crises, with a focus o... [Learn more]
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PDFMental Health and Psychosocial Support
One of the most significant consequences of armed conflict and other situations of violence is their impact on the mental health and psychosocial well-being of the people affected. [Learn more] -
PDFForensic Identification of Human Remains
This brochure outlines the forensic process of identifying human remains, with an emphasis on the scientific matching of data. [Learn more] -
PDFSexual Violence in Detention
In this document, the ICRC examines sexual violence specifically in relation to people deprived of their liberty.
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PDFInternational Humanitarian Law - Handbook for Parliamentarians
This handbook is designed to familiarize parliamentarians with international humanitarian law and to heighten their awareness of the key role they can play in promoting its implementation, especial... [Learn more] -
PDFRed Cross, Red Crescent magazine: The case for cash
In many cases, the simple act of giving money — instead of only material goods — may be the most efficient and effective way to give people the buying power they need to direct their... [Learn more]
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PDFTranslating the Kampala Convention into Practice
Millions of people have been displaced within their own countries by armed conflict or violence. Addressing their needs and providing durable solutions to their plight is the primary responsibil... [Learn more]
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PDFWater and Habitat
This leaflet provides an overview of our work to restore essential services and ensure decent living conditions for communities affected by armed conflict.
We improve public infrastructu... [Learn more]
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PDFProtracted Conflict and Humanitarian Action: Some Recent ICRC Experiences
Protracted conflicts are a major cause of human suffering and can lead to long-term displacement, migration and development reversals. [Learn more] -
PDFHumanitarian Futures for Messaging Apps
Mobile messaging apps are the fastest-growing digital communications phenomenon ever. Today, more than 2.5 billion people around the world use messaging apps, a figure that is expected to rise t... [Learn more]
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PDFPeople on War - Perspectives from 16 Countries
Is torture wrong or part of war? If the laws of war were better respected, would civilians flee their countries? Is attacking hospitals, ambulances and health-care workers wrong or part of war? [Learn more] -
PDFEnsuring Respect for the Life and Dignity of Persons Deprived of their Liberty
This leaflet briefly describes the most important aspects of the work done by the ICRC to assist and protect persons deprived of their freedom during situations of violence, including armed conflic... [Learn more] -
PDFMarket Analysis Guidance
This publication features processes and tools that can be used to integrate market assessment into the different phases of the project cycle, taking the Movement’s existing technical documents into... [Learn more] -
PDFExpert Meeting: The Use of Force in Armed Conflicts
The subject of this report is “Use of Force in Armed Conflicts: Interplay between the Conduct of Hostilities and Law Enforcement Paradigms.” [Learn more] -
PDFDecision-Making Process in Military Combat Operations
This manual is intended to help decision makers create the necessary conditions for the respect of the law in the conduct of military combat operations. [Learn more] -
PDFProtecting People Deprived of their Liberty
A comprehensive overview of the specific ICRC techniques and procedures used to assess living conditions and treatment of prisoners in places of detention. [Learn more] -
PDFManagement of Dead Bodies after Disasters: A Field Manual for First Responders
Proper and dignified management of the dead in disasters is one of the three key pillars of humanitarian response and a fundamental factor in facilitating identification of the deceased and help... [Learn more]
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PDFUrban Violence and the ICRC's Humanitarian Response
The destructive force of urban violence on people’s lives and livelihoods – and the suffering it causes – is a major concern of the ICRC in many countries in which it works aro... [Learn more]
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PDFRed Cross, Red Crescent magazine: Humanity under fire
Bombed hospitals. Health and first-aid workers killed. Heavily populated urban areas bombarded. What can be done to ensure respect for the rules of war? [Learn more] -
PDFHistory of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Volume V: From Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City
From 1966 to 1975, the ICRC criss-crossed the globe to provide humanitarian assistance during many of the major events of the decade.
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PDFIHL Bibliography 2015
A compilation of the four quarterly IHL bibliographies issued by the ICRC Library during 2015. [Learn more] -
PDFInternational Humanitarian Law: A Comprehensive Introduction
"International Humanitarian Law: A Comprehensive Introduction" is an introductory handbook that aims to promote and strengthen knowledge of IHL among academics, weapon-bearers, humanitarian and ... [Learn more]
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PDFAutonomous Weapon Systems: Implications of Increasing Autonomy in the Critical Functions of Weapons
The development of autonomous weapon systems raises the prospect of the loss of human control over weapons and the use of force.
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PDFArmed Violence and the New Urban Agenda: The ICRC's Recommendations for Habitat III
In many parts of the world, sustainable urban development is seriously hindered by armed conflict and chronic urban violence.
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PDFThe evolution of warfare, Vol. 97, No. 900
To mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War, the Review asked historians, legal scholars and humanitarian practitioners to look back at the wars of the past century from a humanit... [Learn more]
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PDFTo Serve and to Protect: Guide for Police Conduct and Behaviour (includes section on first aid)
This pocket-sized booklet adopts a simple pictorial format and aims to raise awareness as to the duties, responsibilities and powers of police and security officials in their daily law-enforcement ... [Learn more] -
PDFRed Cross and Red Crescent Emblems
This new leaflet is designed to help members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement address misuse of the emblem. It explains the purpose of the emblems and why it is important... [Learn more]
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PDFThe Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
This booklet uses personal stories and case studies to explain what the Fundamental Principles are and how they apply in today’s world. [Learn more]
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