Publications

International humanitarian law -
Answers to your questions
ICRC, Geneva, 2002

This recently revamped brochure is an ideal introduction to international humanitarian law. It explores how even in war there are limits: limits on the conduct of warfare and limits on the behaviour of combatants. Its colourful design and revised content, which includes a new chapter on what international humanitarian law says about terrorism, make it accessible to all readers interested in both the origins and the modern-day application of the law.

Available from the ICRC in English, French and Spanish.

Elements of War Crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court -
Sources and Commentary
ICRC/Cambridge University Press,
2002

This publication provides a critical insight into the work of the Preparatory Commission leading to the adoption of the elements of war crimes. Containing an analysis of existing case law related to each war crime in the Rome Statute, it is a unique tool particularly for judges, prosecutors and international and national lawyers in interpreting the war crimes provisions.

Available from the ICRC in English.

Children in War posters
ICRC, Geneva, 2002

A series of four posters on Children in War are available as part of a package of communications tools on the protection of children in war. These posters, which focus on child soldiers, the restoration of family links and rehabilitation, are designed to raise awareness of the specific problems faced by children in situations of armed conflict and to promote respect for the norms that guarantee their protection. A brochure and a video on child soldiers will follow in early 2003. For more information on this project please visit www.icrc.org/eng/childreninwar.

Available from the ICRC in English, French and Spanish

Partnerships in Profile
Federation, 2002

Partnerships in Profile, produced every two years by the Federation, provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the programmes and organization of all National Societies including those pending recognition and admission.

Available from the Federation in English.
Individual National Society profiles are also available in their respective languages (French, Spanish and Arabic).

When I Think of Angels
Icelandic Red Cross, 2002

A motivational music video featuring Red Cross Red Crescent images. The song (in English) was composed by Icelandic artist Kristjan Kristjansson, and sung by his sister Ellen Kristjansdottir, in memory of their sister who died in an automobile accident. The video was featured at the 2002 European RegionalConference in Berlin and has been used by several National Societies as a start-off to workshops, seminars and fund-raising events.

Available from the Icelandic Red Cross.
Contact Thorir Gudmundsson at thorir@redcross.is. Length 3.35min.

Retroscope: Lasting images from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Federation, ICRC, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, Geneva, 2002

A booklet of postcards featuring 30 posters selected from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum's (MICR) collection of Movement posters is now available. This promotional booklet, jointly produced by the Red Cross, Red Crescent magazine, ICRC, Federation and the MICR, reflects the diverse history of the Movement's work to alleviate human suffering.

Available from the ICRC, Sfr.12.