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PDFAccountability to Affected People Institutional Framework
This publication provides ICRC staff with a coherent, integrated approach to delivering high-quality programmes while remaining accountable to affected people.
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PDFConfronting the Hell of the Trenches - The ICRC and the First World War
In terms of the number of nations involved, the duration of the conflict and the resources deployed, the First World War constituted a fundamental break with the past. It ushered in a century of... [Learn more]
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PDFICRC Strategy 2019–2022
The ICRC Strategy 2019–2022 provides a compass for action for the next four years.
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PDFHumanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Management
The ICRC hires a variety of skilled professionals to provide agile and reliable logistical support.
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PDFHumanity in Action: Annual Review 2017
The annual review provides an at-a-glance guide to how we helped and protected victims of armed conflict and other violence in 2017. It provides facts and figures on our programmes around the wo... [Learn more]
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PDFHungarian October
On the basis of the archives of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Isabelle Vonèche Cardia analyses the action taken by the humanitarian organization during the events in Hunga... [Learn more]
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PDFA Matter of Life and Death: Tackling Violence against Health Care in Pakistan, Peru and El Salvador
This publication compiles case studies of initiatives taken to safeguard the delivery of health care in Pakistan, Peru and El Salvador.
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PDFEngaging with People Affected by Armed Conflicts and Other Situations of Violence
This discussion paper is a response to the recognition that the nature of armed conflicts around the world is changing, that "digital disruption" is having an impact on the humanitaria... [Learn more]
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PDFHealth Systems and Needs Assessment in Prisons - Practical Guide and Toolkit
This booklet provides detailed practical guidance and contains a set of tools for carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the health system and health-related needs throughout a penitentiary ... [Learn more]
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PDFRed Cross, Red Crescent magazine: Crisis within crisis
With conflict and ravaged infrastructure complicating the response, the Somalia drought crisis is a case study on the challenges of saving lives in a complex emergency.
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PDFPhysical Rehabilitation Programme: Annual Report 2016
Physical rehabilitation is an important part of the rehabilitation process. It is not an objective in itself but an essential part of fully integrating people with disabilities in society.
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PDFPassive Security - Technical Guidance for ICRC Premises in the Field
In the field, the safety and security of humanitarian workers is a major concern, especially in conflict zones. To address it, passive security measures can be implemented to help mitigate the e... [Learn more]
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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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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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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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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] -
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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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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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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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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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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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] -
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] -
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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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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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] -
PDFRed Cross Red Crescent magazine: Bright ideas
As humanitarians explore new technologies and innovation, how do they make sure these developments empower the people who need them most? [Learn more] -
PDFThe Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
This eight-page in-brief pamphlet explains how the principles unite the components of the Movement and enable them to provide effective, unbiased assistance to people in need. [Learn more] -
PDFRed Cross Red Crescent: Dying for a better life (magazine)
Dying for a better life; Horn of Africa faces a new dilemma; Migrants: 'Anywhere that is safe', The border of broken dream; A planet of extreme: climate versus new technologies and A stronger base ... [Learn more] -
PDFRed Cross Red Crescent: Invisible scars (magazine)
Invisible scars: the Movement is doing more to help victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The difference data makes: How data can save lives, improve health and bring aid more efficiently. [Learn more] -
PDFDiscover the ICRC
This booklet provides an overview of the work we do at the ICRC and the contemporary challenges we face in pursuing our humanitarian mission. [Learn more] -
PDFWork for the ICRC: Finance and Administration Manager and HR Manager
The ICRC is always looking for talented HR and finance professionals willing to lend their skills to our humanitarian cause. [Learn more] -
PDFSafer Access: An Introduction
This publication provides a condensed overview of the Safer Access emergency preparedness and development approach, with a focus on the Safer Access Framework. [Learn more] -
PDFExpert Meeting: Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
In 2011, the ICRC stated that explosive weapons with wide-area effects should not be used in densely populated areas due to the significant likelihood of indiscriminate effects. [Learn more] -
PDFHumanity in Action
Humanity in Action 2014 explains the ICRC's wide-ranging activities and how it spends its money, gives an overview of the impact of ICRC action during the year and introduces some of the people who... [Learn more] -
PDFHealth Care in Detention: A Practical Guide
This booklet will be of great assistance to health authorities, prison authorities and all those responsible for the provision of health care in prisons who seek to maintain or improve the health o... [Learn more] -
PDFStatutes and Rules of Procedure of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Statutes and rules of procedure of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement [Learn more] -
PDFRapid Assessment for Markets: Guidelines for an Initial Emergency Market Assessment
In today’s world, people’s livelihoods depend to a significant extent on markets. Sudden shocks can severely limit how markets function and, as a result, drastically reduce people’s access to essen... [Learn more] -
PDFRed Cross Red Crescent: Lost in migration (magazine)
One hundred years after the establishment of the Central Tracing Agency and the International Prisoners-of-War Agency, the complex issue of migration offers new challenges for the Movement’s Restor... [Learn more] -
PDFICRC Strategy 2015-2018
The ICRC's Institutional Strategy is an ambitious four year plan that reaffirms ICRC's commitment to improving the protection afforded to people caught up in armed conflict and other situations of ... [Learn more] -
PDFResolutions of the 2013 Council of Delegates
The official record of the Resolutions adopted at the 2013 Council of Delegates, in Sydney (Australia) [Learn more] -
PDFICRC: 150 years of humanitarian action - IRRC No. 888
In 2013, the 150th anniversary of the ICRC provides an opportunity to reflect on 150 years of humanitarian action and current challenges.
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PDFRed Cross Red Crescent: Programmed for war (magazine)
From microscopic weapons to fully automated robotic fighting machines, the technology of warfare is changing rapidly. [Learn more] -
PDFReport of the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent – Including the Summary Report of the 2011 Council of Delegates
Report of the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent – Including the Summary Report of the 2011 Council of Delegates [Learn more] -
PDFRed Cross Red Crescent: 150 years of hope (magazine)
A century and a half ago, the first National Society was formed in the Kingdom of Württemberg. In many ways, the changes, growth and conflicts that have faced this original National Society mirror ... [Learn more]
