|
|
 |
PUBLICATIONS
|
| 
|
The International Federation field school
International Federation, 2008
This six-page brochure explains the concept of field schools,
which aim to train health professionals in rapid health
assessments and managing health programme planning, implementation
and evaluation in increasingly complex emergencies. Field
schools provide real mission experience through direct
interaction with communities that are prone to or affected
by an emergency, or entering the post-emergency phase.
Available in English. |
|
| 
|
Economic security
ICRC, 2008
This leaflet provides a comprehensive overview of the range
of ICRC activities in this area — from emergency distributions
of food and household items to establishing programmes for
sustainable food production and microeconomic initiatives.
It illustrates clearly that food is not enough. Unavoidable
expenditures also include shelter, access to health care,
education and taxes, among others.
Available in English and French. |
|
| 
|
The ICRC and universities
ICRC, 2008
This concise leaflet outlines the different ways in which
the ICRC works with academic circles and universities to
build an environment conducive to greater respect for IHL.
Today students learn the rules applicable in times of armed
conflict. Tomorrow they will promote and apply them in their
respective professions.
Available in English and French. |
|
 |
Inter-American
Plan
2007–2011
International Federation, 2008
The result of intense work by 35 National Societies, this
plan sets out how the Americas will use the International
Federation’s Strategy 2010, the recommendations of
a mid-term review, the Federation of the Future plan, the
Strategy of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement and the Global Agenda goals to scale up the impact
of the region’s work by 2011.
Available in English and Spanish. |
|
| 
|
Introduction to the Guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation
and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial
Recovery Assistance
International Federation, 2008
Laws can help international relief and aid personnel reach
disaster zones as quickly as possible — or they can
hinder assistance. This publication introduces a set of guidelines,
which are recommendations to governments on how to prepare
their disaster laws and plans to avoid common problems. The
guidelines set out minimal quality standards in humanitarian
assistance and the kinds of legal facilities aid providers
need to do their work effectively. The guidelines were unanimously
adopted in November 2007, at the 30th International Conference
of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Available in Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish. |
|
|
Violence
and the use of force
ICRC, 2008
The line separating disturbances and tensions from armed
conflict can sometimes be blurred and the only way to categorize
specific situations is by examining each individual case.
The intensity of violence is the key determining factor.
This categorization has direct consequences for the armed
forces and civil authorities as it does for the victims of
the violence. It determines which rules apply and the protection
they provide is established in greater or lesser detail according
to the legal situation.
Available in English. Sfr 2. |
|
|
Influenza: preparing for a pandemic
International Federation, 2008
Influenza features in the opening chapter of the story
of the International Federation, whose predecessor was formed
within a few months of the 1918–19 influenza pandemic
that claimed 20 to 40 million lives. Today ‘bird flu’
has killed more than half the people it has infected. It
could evolve into a virus that spreads human to human. A
community-based organization like the Red Cross Red Crescent
can be influential in prevention — the world’s
first line of defence. This publication outlines actions
taken to date and plans for the future.
Available in English |
|
 |
Wound
ballistics: an introduction for health, legal, forensic,
military and law enforcement professionals
ICRC, 2008
This DVD explores the impact on human tissue of bullets
from rifles and handguns, as well as fragments from explosive
weapons — an
area of study known as wound ballistics. Designed for instructional
purposes, the film has been made for a range of specialist
audiences.
DVD available in English, French and German. Sfr 30. |
| 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 |
|
ICRC
materials are available from the International Committee
of the Red Cross, 19 avenue de la Paix, CH-1202 Geneva,
Switzerland.
www.icrc.org
for the ICRC |
|
|
Interested in the latest ICRC material?
E-mail: shop.gva@icrc.org
to sign up for regular updates. |
 |
|
|
