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PUBLICATIONS
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Appeal: Global Programme Shelter
International Federation, 2006
This appeal seeks US$ 12 million for two years to enable
the International Federation to meet a commitment to the United
Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
to support the global shelter sector and coordinate emergency
shelter in disasters. It will also build the International
Federation’s capacity to deliver shelter and essential
household items for 5,000 families within 48 hours of an emergency
and for 20,000 families within two weeks. Among other projects,
the International Federation plans to stock its regional logistics
units in Dubai, Panama and Kuala Lumpur in 2007.
Available in English, French and Spanish.
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Histoire du Comité International de la Croix-Rouge
1945-1955: De Yalta à Dien Bien Phu
Georg Editeur / ICRC, 2007
This book covers the action of the ICRC from Yalta (1945)
to Dien Bien Phu (1954), a decade marked by the aftermath
of the Second World War and armed conflicts relating both
to decolonization in South-East Asia, Africa and Middle East,
and to the Cold War including armed conflict in Korea. Based
on ICRC archives recently opened to the public, this study
explores how the ICRC — weakened after the Second World
War — strove to confront new challenges and rebuild.
Available in French. English to follow in 2008.
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Tsunami two-year progress report
International Federation, 2006
The scale of the Indian Ocean tsunami prompted the International
Federation to produce this report, which, for the first time,
gives a picture of the roles and impact of different parts
of the Movement following a single disaster. The report outlines
achievements such as the rebuilding of thousands of houses,
schools, health clinics and hospitals, and livelihoods assistance
for tens of thousands of people. But it also shows how the
disaster tested the capacity and expertise of the entire humanitarian
sector.
Available in English.
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Progress Report, 2006-2007
International Federation, 2007
The Global Agenda is the International Federation's five-year
work plan for achieving four core goals: reducing harm from
disasters and diseases, increasing local capacity to address
situations of vulnerability and promoting respect for diversity
and dignity. This report gives an overview of the agenda and
chars progress with examples from the field.
Available in English, French and Spanish.
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Internally Displaced People
ICRC, 2007
The displacement of people in their own countries by war
or disaster is a matter of growing concern worldwide. This
concern is amply justified: time and again, internally displaced
people (IDPs) suffer extreme hardship that jeopardizes their
very survival.
A host of dangers threatens IDPs, whether during their flight,
while they are displaced, or on their return home or resettlement
elsewhere. This brochure explores the issue and details how
the ICRC works to protect and assist IDPs.
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The
Africa perspective – Two-year implementation of the
Algiers plan
International Federation, 2007
In Algiers in 2004, 50 African Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies agreed a four-year plan to address key humanitarian
challenges: food security, health, HIV/AIDS and institutional
capacity building. This review identifies successes and failures,
what has worked and what has not.
Available in English and French.
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The
founding of the Red Cross:
Gustave Moynier, its master builder
Jean de Senarclens, 2005
The Red Cross was born of the lucky encounter of two men
with similar aspirations, but who differed profoundly in character
and temperament: Henry Dunant, the visionary, backed by Gustave
Moynier, the man of action. Moynier, who is less well known,
became the first president of the ICRC in 1863, remaining
in that post for over 40 years, during which he set up the
different bodies of the organization and defined their activities
in war and peace.
Available in English and French from Slatkine, Geneva. Sfr.49.
www.slatkine.ch
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Women fleeing War
ICRC, 2007
Armed conflict displaces people from their homes and livelihoods.
Women often have to cope with the loss of close relatives
and find new ways to support themselves and their families.
The ICRC works to understand the specific needs of women displaced
by war in order to better help them. This film tells the story
of five women displaced by conflict in Colombia, Liberia and
Sudan. Although the contexts are different, the challenges
these women face bear striking similarities.
Available in English.
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materials are available from the International Committee
of the Red Cross, 19 avenue de la Paix, CH-1202 Geneva,
Switzerland.
www.icrc.org
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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.ifrc.org for the
Federation |
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