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ICRC materials are available
from the International Committee of the Red Cross, 19 avenue
de la Paix, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland.
International Federation
materials are available from the International Federation
of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, P.O. Box 372, CH-1211
Geneva 19, Switzerland.
www.icrc.org for the ICRC
www.ifrc.org for the Federation
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PUBLICATIONS
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Ending the landmine era
ICRC, Geneva, 2004
This leaflet provides an essential overview of the achievements
and challenges of the Ottawa Convention to date and includes
a timeline detailing the progress made by the international
community so far. As preparations are made for the Nairobi
Summit on a Mine-Free World in December 2004, this brochure
also outlines the steps that should now be taken to ensure
that the anti-personnel mine epidemic is finally put to an
end.
Available in English, French and Spanish.
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Support for life
ICRC, Geneva, 2004
A brochure and DVD 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 of the programme, it is intended to raise
awareness of the long-lasting needs of people with physical
disabilities. The DVD is an excellent resource containing
several overviews, various related publications, photo galleries
and videos.
Available in English.
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With different eyes
Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic
of Iran and the International Federation, 2004
Fifty-five children and teenagers living in Bam, Iran were
given four days to take photos of their life in the earthquake-stricken
city. Together they, along with five professional photographers,
assembled this book showing the long-term effect of the earthquake
on the people and their efforts to rebuild their lives.
Available in English and Farsi.
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Explosive
Remnants of War: The Legacy of Armed
Conflict
ICRC, Geneva, 2004
A concise brochure which highlights the deadly risks that
unexploded and abandoned ordnance pose to civilians and war-affected
countries long after the conflict is over. In addition to
the human and social costs inflicted by these weapons, the
brochure outlines the work being done at the international
level to address the problem.
Available in English, French and Spanish.
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Spreading the light of science
Guidelines on harm reduction related to injecting
drug abuse
International Federation, Geneva, 2004
The purpose of this document is to outline the rationale
for harm reduction programmes. It offers generic approaches
that National Societies can adapt to the realities of their
countries in the development and implementation of programmes,
and in conducting advocacy for the acceptance and realization
of such programmes.
Available from the International Federation in English, French
and Spanish
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International Federation Appeal 2005
International Federation, 2004
The International Federation’s Appeal 2005 seeks 208
million Swiss francs to fund 97 humanitarian assistance programmes
worldwide. This year’s appeal includes an unprecedented
emphasis on health programmes which account for just over
40 per cent of the total.
Available from the International Federation in English,
French, Spanish and Arabic.
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VIDEOS
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Videos |
Relay for life
ICRC, Geneva, 2004
This film presents the inspirational story of Najmuddin,
director of the ICRC orthopaedic centre in Kabul, Afghanistan,
as he makes his way to Cairo to carry the Olympic flame and
represent landmine victims throughout the world. Najmuddin
lost both his legs at the age of 18 when he drove over an
anti-tank mine. His story, full of hope and courage, highlights
the extent of the landmines problem, not only in Afghanistan,
but all over the world.
Available in English.
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Protecting
human dignity
ICRC and International Federation, 2003
This film presents an overview of the work of the Red Cross
Red Crescent Movement and reflects on some of the main challenges
facing humanity: the growing threat of the misuse of biotechnology,
the widespread availability of small arms and light weapons,
the terrible combination of AIDS and hunger, and the need
to boost risk reduction policies. It highlights how together,
the ICRC, the International Federation and 181 National Red
Cross Red Crescent Societies, strive to address these problems
and ensure that human dignity is respected.
Available in English.
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement of
will be one of the official participants on the theme of Nature’s
Wisdom at the 2005 World Exhibition in Aichi, Japan, from
25 March to 25 September 2005. The Movement’s pavilion
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