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e-BookRed 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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e-BookICRC 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] -
e-Book40th 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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e-BookAcquiring 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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e-BookHumanity 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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e-BookTime 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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e-BookSexual Violence in Detention
In this document, the ICRC examines sexual violence specifically in relation to people deprived of their liberty.
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e-BookRed 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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e-BookProtracted 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] -
e-BookMarket 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] -
e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookHistory 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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e-BookRed 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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e-BookThe Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
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] -
e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookThe 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] -
e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookDiscover 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] -
e-BookWorking 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] -
e-BookSafer 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] -
e-BookExpert 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] -
e-BookHumanity 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] -
e-BookHealth 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] -
e-BookStatutes 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] -
e-BookRapid 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] -
e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookICRC 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] -
e-BookResolutions of the 2013 Council of Delegates
The official record of the Resolutions adopted at the 2013 Council of Delegates, in Sydney (Australia) [Learn more] -
e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookReport of the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent – Including the Summary Report of the 2011 Council of Delegates
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e-BookRed 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] -
e-BookRed Cross Red Crescent: Wiping polio off the face of the planet (magazine)
The world has a unique chance to eradicate polio. With billions of dollars of support and coordinated efforts by governments and international health organizations, it could be the biggest public h... [Learn more] -
e-BookWater and Habitat: Public Health Engineering during Armed Conflict, 1983-2013
Everyone knows that the ICRC has been in existence for 150 years, but 2013 brings another milestone: the 30th anniversary of the ICRC Water and Habitat Unit. [Learn more] -
e-BookRed Cross Red Crescent: Humanity Inc. (magazine)
As humanitarian needs rise and aid budgets are scarce, what’s a humanitarian organization to do? What are the risks and rewards of using private enterprise to fund humanitarian assistance? [Learn more] -
e-BookRed Cross Red Crescent: Protecting the witnesses (magazine)
Journalists are often the first to expose the reality and the crimes of war. They are also crucial witnesses to the suffering and needs of vulnerable people in times of conflict and natural disaster. [Learn more] -
e-BookWorking 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] -
e-BookICRC Policy Document on Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment Inflicted on Persons Deprived of their Liberty
This set of policy guidelines was adopted by the ICRC's Assembly Council on 9 June 2011. It strongly reflects the ICRC's conviction that torture and other forms of ill-treatment must be absolutely... [Learn more] -
e-BookMedical Waste Management
The world is generating more waste and hospitals and health centres are no exception. [Learn more] -
e-BookStudy on the Use of the Emblems: Operational and Commercial and Other Non-Operational Issues
Operational and commercial and other non-operational issues [Learn more] -
e-BookHandbook of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
This important work contains all the texts that serve as a basis for the ICRC, the International Federation and national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. [Learn more] -
e-BookMovement Policy on Internal Displacement Resolution No. 5 of the 2009 Council of Delegates
The Movement Policy on Internal Displacement proposes 10 principles for addressing forced displacement. [Learn more] -
e-BookThe Need to Know: Restoring Links between Dispersed Family Members
This publication explains how the Family Links network operates and why its services are so important. [Learn more] -
e-BookICRC Strategy 2011-2014: Achieving Significant Results for People in Need
The Institutional Strategy 2011-2014 will guide the work of the ICRC over the coming four years. [Learn more] -
e-BookThe ICRC: Its Mission and Work
This brochure begins by stating the ICRC's mission, then describes the organization itself and discusses its identity, legal foundations and scope of action. [Learn more] -
e-BookThe Story of an Idea: A Comic by Moebius
The story of an idea is an exciting publication that brings to life the story of the birth of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and its history. This comic strip was created by the renowned artis... [Learn more] -
e-BookCooperation with National Societies
How do the different components of such a large network work together to acheive this? [Learn more] -
e-BookRed Cross, Red Crescent, Red Crystal
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. [Learn more] -
e-BookThe International Prisoners-of-War Agency: The ICRC in World War One
The ICRC established the International Prisoners of War Agency in Geneva on 21 August 1914. Its role was to restore contact between people separated by war and recruit volunteers. [Learn more] -
e-BookThe Missing and their Families: Documents of Reference
This publication contains the key documents of the International Conference of Governmental and Non-Governmental Experts and the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent both... [Learn more]
