Towards Humane Prisons
The design of any building profoundly affects how we feel and act within it. This is especially true of places of detention: people deprived of their liberty, sometimes for lengthy periods, have no …
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Safeguarding the Provision of Health Care: Operational Practices and Relevant International Humanitarian Law concerning Armed Groups
Safe access to health care is essential for both civilians and combatants in conflict situations. But for this to happen, health-care personnel have to be respected and protected by all parties to a …
Work for the ICRC Anaesthesiologist
This is a promotional flyer for the role of Anaesthesiologist within ICRC’s Health unit. It provides the professional and educational requirements needed to attract the right people to the role. A …
Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
War and violence destroy communities and countries all over the world, and have a devastating impact on the mental health of millions of people. These ICRC guidelines outline the organization’s …
Ecosec 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 communities …
Anaesthesia Handbook
The aim of this handbook is to provide guidance for trained anaesthetists working for the ICRC and to offer advice in areas where practice will differ from that in their home country. It is designed …
The ICRCs Physical Rehabilitation Programme
This leaflet provides a brief overview of the ICRC’s Physical Rehabilitation Programme, which celebrated 40 years of existence in 2019. The Physical Rehabilitation Programme was created in 1979, with …
ICRC Rules on Personal Data Protection
Safeguarding individuals’ personal data, particularly in challenging situations such as armed conflicts and other humanitarian emergencies, is an essential part of protecting people’s lives, dignity …
The Missing: End the Silence (poster)
This poster raises awareness of the plight of missing people and their families through the use of a simple but powerful image and …
CCHN Negotiator Notebook
The CCHN Negotiator’s Notebook is designed for note-taking during meetings and includes fact sheets related to humanitarian negotiation and templates from the CCHN Field Manual on Frontline …
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