Health Care in Danger Exhibition
This set of five exhibition banners were developed for the first phase of the HCID campaign focusing on raising awareness about the problem. The set is based on the main visuals and on the text of …
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The International Committee of the Red Cross works around the world to help people who need it most. We are an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for …
The International Review of the Red Cross: French Selection 2011/3 – L'Avenir de l'Action Humanitaire
This issue is a collection of articles taken from the International Review of the Red Cross on the theme of the future of humanitarian …
Groupes armés - sélection française 2011/2
Cette Sélection rassemble un choix d'articles tirés de la Revue internationale de la Croix-Rouge sur le thème engager un dialogue avec les groupes armés et comprendre les groupes armés et le droit …
The International Review of the Red Cross: French Selection 2012/1 – Occupation
The Review has decided to contribute to the discussion on whether the rules of occupation should be strengthened, clarified, or developed, by devoting the present edition to the subject of the grey …
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response: Introductory Guidance
The ICRC might be required to undertake activities in locations where there is the potential for intentional or unintentional release of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) agents. …
Expert Meeting: The Use of Force in Armed Conflicts
This report provides an account of the debates that took place during a meeting of experts organized by the ICRC in January 2012 in Geneva. The subject of discussion was “Use of Force in Armed …
Jordan: ICRC supports preventive measures against COVID-19
“At a meeting held with the ICRC and the CRCD on the sidelines of one of the TWG sessions, the Jordanian Minister of Health, HE Saad Jaber expressed appreciation to the ICRC for the technical support …
Zaza the 14-Year-Old Child Soldier
Presently the world faces the serious problem of, “Child Soldiers and Sexual Violence in the times of conflict.” A challenging Journal Comics by a Writer and a Manga Artist who found a key to its …
Forensic Identification of Human Remains
The identification of missing and unidentified people has legal and humanitarian significance. The identification process is a multidisciplinary and multi-stage interconnected process that compares …
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