Surgery for Victims of War
This handbook summarizes the experience of leading practitioners in the field of war surgery and is intended to help military and civilian surgical teams treat people wounded in armed conflicts. It …
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Africa CDC and ICRC discuss COVID-19 prevention in places of detention
The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health care systems all over Africa and the world. Though African governments have taken measures to contain or fight the virus in the communities, putting in …
Base policies on IHL and leave political controversies outside humanitarian concerns
Statement Statement to Opening Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council – Humanitarian Affairs Segment, 9 June 2020 Secretary-General, Chair, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, …
The Missing and their Families: Documents of Reference
This publication contains the key documents, reports, summaries and outcomes of the International Conference of Governmental and Non-Governmental Experts and the 28th International Conference of the …
The Roots of Behaviour in War: A Survey of the Literature
The phenomenon of war, the place it has in the culture of mankind and the behaviour of combatants in war are all closely examined in this study commissioned by the ICRC. Through this bibliographical …
International Rules and Standards for Policing
This brochure intended for audiences involved in law-enforcement functions summarizes the main points of the manual entitled "To Serve and to Protect". It addresses the principles and rules of human …
The Roots of Behaviour in War: Understanding and Preventing IHL Violations
Intended to challenge many pre-conceived ideas about the factors that influence the behaviour of combatants, the study examines the various strategies that the ICRC pursues, especially in the area of …
Support for Life: Physical Rehabilitation Programme
A brochure and DVD-Rom combination, this product has been created to mark the 25th anniversary of the ICRC's physical rehabilitation programme. In addition to outlining the history and achievements …
To Serve and to Protect: Guide for Police Conduct and Behaviour
This pocket-sized booklet adopts a simple pictorial format and aims to raise awareness as to the duties, responsibilities and powers of police and security officials in their daily law-enforcement …
Statutes and Rules of Procedure of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Adopted by the 25th International Conference of the Red Cross at Geneva in October 1986 and amended by the 26th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent at Geneva in December 1995 …
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