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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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International Review of the Red Cross, 2006 – No.
863: Private military companies/No. 864: Methods of warfare
ICRC, 2006
The private military and security industry is growing, with
some estimating annual contracts to be in the US$ 10-20 billion
range and others citing figures as high as US$ 100 billion.
What main roles do they play and what are their main areas
of operation in armed conflicts? Which status should they
have according to international law? In this timely edition
of the International Review of the Red Cross, a wide range
of authors addresses these questions as well as the issue
of corporate civil liability for companies involved in violations
of humanitarian law. In its latest edition, the International
Review illustrates some aspects of present-day methods of
warfare and their implications on the evolution of applicable
rules for the conduct of hostilities.
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Cooperation with National Societies
ICRC, 2007
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is present on almost
all of today’s battlefields working to save lives and
alleviate human suffering. How do the different components
of such a large network cooperate to achieve this? This brochure
provides general information on the various ways that the
ICRC cooperates with National Societies worldwide. It also
highlights specific cooperation initiatives to show the value
of this core ICRC programme area.
Available in English.
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Distinction:
Protecting civilians in armed conflict
ICRC, 2007
The cornerstone of the 1977 Additional Protocols is the
principle of distinction. This leaflet provides a concise
overview of the requirements of all parties to an armed conflict
to distinguish between civilians and combatants, civilian
objects and military targets. It describes both the protection
afforded by the Additional Protocols to those not taking part
in the conflict and the protection entitled to combatants.
Available in English and French.
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Psychosocial
support: Restoring a sense of normality
International Federation Reference Centre for Psychosocial
Support, 2007
Early and adequate psychosocial support after disasters
can prevent distress from developing into something more severe,
and help people cope better and return to everyday life. This
brochure introduces psychosocial support and the services
offered by the Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support,
which is hosted by the Danish Red Cross.
Available in English. Download at: http://psp.drk.dk
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The International Federation software tools for water and
sanitation programming
International Federation, 2007
“Software” is crucial to changing people’s
water and sanitation behaviour. Software includes hygiene
promotion, local capacity building, stakeholder involvement,
monitoring and evaluation, and encouraging behavioural change.
This guide and its accompanying CD-ROM outline PHAST (participatory
hygiene and sanitation transformation), the backbone of successful
water and sanitation interventions.
Available in English.
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Practical
guide on road safety. A toolkit for National Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies
International Federation and Global Road Safety
Partnership, 2007
How can road users learn to view the road as a shared public
space rather than as an area given over to violence? This
guide argues that National Societies have an obligation to
encourage respect for other road users and it offers practical
solutions to a deadly problem.
Available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
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Annual
Report 2006
International Federation, 2007
The International Federation reviews its work worldwide over
the year. This report highlights key operations and development
activities, and also includes the year’s financial statements.
Available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
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VIDEOS
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West Bank — behind the barrier
ICRC, 2007
Since construction started on the West Bank Barrier, what
has been the impact of the Israeli occupation on the lives
of ordinary Palestinians?
Families from Salfit and Hebron talk about the trauma of living
with military operations, being denied access to their land
and facing constant restrictions on every aspect of life.
Available in English and French. Sfr 20. Running time: 8
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Colombia:
searching for safety
ICRC, 2007
Colombia has been ravaged by over four decades of armed
conflict. An estimated 3 million people have fled violence
in the countryside. In this film, we meet Carmen, Maria and
Anna who have moved to Bogota in search of safety. They survive,
despite their minimal income and the constant fear of further
violence, receiving some help from the ICRC’s emergency
assistance programme.
Available in English and French. Running time: 8 minutes.
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