| Information resources about ICRC and humanitarian law Section describing the resources available to both the general public and specialized researchers on the ICRC, humanitarian law, issues and activities: publications, photographs, audio-visual materials, humanitarian law databases, historical archives and a library and research centre. 17-11-2009 Children in war
This brochure examines the risks faced by children caught up in armed conflict, the steps taken by the ICRC to address their specific needs, and the rules of law defined to protect them.(Info resources) |
10-11-2009 Internal displacement in armed conflict: facing up to the challenges
Internal displacement, affecting tens of millions of people, is one of the most tragic consequences of armed conflict and other violence. This new ICRC report highlights the reasons people are forced to flee, the risks they face and how they cope.(Info resources) |
23-10-2009 Red Cross, Red Crescent Magazine. Youth on the move. No. 2, 2009
We report on the World Youth Meeting at Solferino in June 2009, where young volunteers celebrated the 150th anniversary of their Movement. Also in this issue: the main results of an ICRC study on the impact armed conflict has on civilians and a selection of photos taken by the agency VII in eight countries racked by war or armed violence.(Info resources) |
10-7-2009 International Review of the Red Cross - Special issue on direct participation in hostilities.
Civilians are playing an increasingly decisive role in determining the outcome of wars. This has further blurred the fundamental civilian/combatant distinction that is the cornerstone of modern humanitarian law. The lawfulness of an attack on civilians depends on their own conduct in hostilities, and hinges on the principle of “direct participation in hostilities”. The definition and scope of this concept are the subjects of debate, to which the Interpretative Guidance of the ICRC, published in this edition of the Review, aims to bring further clarification.(Info resources) |
4-5-2009 International humanitarian law: a universal code
This film looks at the poor security conditions frequently confronting the civilian population, the fact that people often have to flee their homes, hostage-taking, the dangers posed by cluster munitions, and the work of preventing and punishing war crimes. It tells us the basic rules of the law and reminds us that respecting them is everyone's responsibility.(Info resources) |
29-9-2009 Handbook 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. Updated periodically, the handbook is an essential support tool for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and a valuable guide for anyone interested in international humanitarian work.(Info resources) |
4-9-2009 The ICRC: its mission and work
This new brochure begins by stating the ICRC's mission, then describes the organization itself and discusses its identity, legal foundations and scope of action. It goes on to explain the ICRC's varied activities and how they are implemented. This is a very useful reference text.(Info resources) |
8-5-2009 Humanity in war: frontline photography since 1860
In a new book, Humanity in War, the ICRC traces the history of war and its humanitarian consequences from the American Civil War to modern-day conflicts with striking images that bring to life the pain and anguish of men, women and children who endured the hardships of war. See also the photo collection(Info resources) |
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