Orphans and other children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS
Federation, Geneva, 2003

This document provides practical guidelines for National Societies to help communities and families cope with the increasing number of orphans and other children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. It offers direction on incorporating a child component into existing home-based care programmes. The document is aimed mainly at branch-level managers, staff and volunteers.

Available from the Federation in English. Free of charge.

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

Towards safer villages
ICRC, Geneva, 2003

Recently revamped, this practical brochure is intended to inform both internal and external audiences about the ICRC mine awareness concept and activities throughout the world. It describes the criteria needed to implement appropriate and effective strategies for populations at risk and also provides up-to-date information on actual ICRC activities carried out in mine-affected areas.

Available from the ICRC in English. Free of charge.

We print, we film - Catalogue of publications and videos
ICRC, Geneva, 2003

The latest version of the catalogue is now available. This valuable resource details a selection of key recent publications and reference documents published by the ICRC, with the new addition of a selection of ICRC's video productions. An enclosed order form can be used to easily order chosen publications and videos.

Available from the ICRC in English and French. Free of charge.

Towards safer villages
ICRC, Geneva, 2002

The ICRC has been at the forefront of mine/unexploded ordnance (UXO) awareness work across the world for a number of years. This film offers a comprehensive overview of the various steps taken to implement a mine awareness programme and is an excellent resource to promote the importance of mine awareness work in saving lives. It highlights those components that are essential to the success of each programme - collecting information, community involvement and the importance of integration with the work of other humanitarian organizations - in order that a programme can be tailored for the specific needs of an individual community.

Available in English and French. Running time: 13 minutes. CHF 20.

The missing - The right to know
ICRC, Geneva, 2003

Through a series of emotive testimonials, this video explores the tragedy of people who remain unaccounted for as a result of armed conflict or internal violence and the anguish that this causes to their families. Intended to heighten awareness of the issue of The Missing, it also encourages action to be taken to resolve these problems and to guarantee the fundamental right of the families involved to know the fate of a missing relative.

Available from the ICRC in English and French. Running time: 13 minutes. CHF 20.

"Where the streets have no name"
Federation, Geneva, 2002

This video, featuring the music of the Irish rock band U2, illustrates the work of the Federation and its member National Societies. It is meant to be used as an introduction for volunteers and staff to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Available from the Federation. Running time: 4 minutes. Free of charge up to five copies.