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PUBLICATIONS
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Haiti earthquake 2010 —
Two-year progress
report
IFRC, 2012
This 56-page report describes Red Cross
Red Crescent operations from January 2010 to November 2011.
It focuses on the second year of operations, which marked
the end of the prolonged emergency phase and a transition
into more sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Available
in Arabic, English, French and Spanish |
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Eliminating health inequities — Every woman
and child counts IFRC and World Health
Organization, 2011
Health inequities are “unfair and avoidable differences
in health status seen within and between countries”.
This report recognizes that despite some recent positive
developments in global health, it is necessary — and
possible — to do more to close the remaining gap, especially
for women and children.
Available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish |
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Study on the use of the emblems
Operational and commercial and other non-operational
issues
ICRC, 2011
The ICRC emblem study aims at ensuring greater respect
for Movement emblems at all times and preserving and reinforcing
their protective value. It entailed an extensive process
of consultation led by the ICRC, with National Societies
and governmental and military experts worldwide. Based on
international humanitarian law treaties and relevant Movement
regulations, this study is intended to serve as a tool and
reference source for governmental authorities, armed forces
and other weapon-bearers, parties concerned in the private
sector and civil society, as well as for the components of
the Movement.
Available in Arabic, English and French |
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Protect.
Promote. Recognize.
Volunteering in emergencies
IFRC, 2011
There are 13 million volunteers in the Movement, and these
individuals are often the first to respond in emergencies,
whether it is performing first aid, driving ambulances or
braving flood waters. Yet they don’t always receive
the protection and support they need and deserve. This report
looks at the ways in which National Societies and government
partners can encourage volunteering and also make it safer,
easier and more rewarding.
Available in English |
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The
Mine Ban Convention: progress and challenges in the second
decade
ICRC, 2011
This publication provides an overview
of the achievements and challenges of the Mine Ban Convention
(which entered into force on 1 March 1999) in its second
decade of operation. Challenges in the fields of stockpile
destruction, mine clearance and victim assistance are considered
in the light of the commitments made by states parties to
the Cartagena Action Plan (2009). Universal acceptance and
application of the convention, as well as resource mobilization,
are highlighted as additional steps required to ensure an
end to the scourge of anti-personnel landmines.
Available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish |
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Children
affected by armed conflict and other situations of violenceWorkshop
report, Geneva, 14–16 March 2011
ICRC, 2011
Armed conflict and other situations of violence take a
heavy toll on children’s
lives all over the world. This report sheds light on the
different initiatives taken by the Movement to reintegrate
children associated with armed forces or armed groups, provide
psychosocial support for children affected by violence and
prevent violence in urban settings. It also addresses cross-cutting
issues, such as how to ensure youth participation and local
ownership of such initiatives.
Available in English, French and Spanish |
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Hateymalo:
psychosocial support programme
ICRC, 2012
The ICRC launched the Hateymalo programme in 2010 to help
families of missing persons cope with the ambiguity of their
loss through psychological, socio-cultural, economic and
legal/administrative support. Support groups are at the core
of the programme’s multi-faceted interventions, helping
families discover new connections to move ahead in life.
Available in English |
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Disasters
in Africa — The case for legal preparedness
IFRC, 2011
This 20-page report provides examples from African countries
where National Societies have supported their governments
to strengthen their capacity to prevent, mitigate and respond
to disasters by improving their laws.
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Opening
film — 31st International Conference of the Red Cross
and Red Crescent, Geneva, 28 November–1 December
2011
ICRC and IFRC, 2011
During the past four years, the world has felt the devastating impact of natural
disasters, from the tsunami in Japan and the earthquake in Haiti, to floods in
Pakistan and drought in the Horn of Africa. Meanwhile, conflicts in Sudan, the
Democratic Republic of the Congo and Afghanistan have affected millions of people,
while new conflict has risen steadily throughout the Arab world. The challenges
that Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers face in helping the victims have never
been greater. This video reflects the efforts and determination of humanitarians
worldwide.
Available at: www.youtube.com/ifrc |
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South
Sudan: bringing abducted children home
From the Field series
ICRC, 2011
Two years ago, Lucas returned to his village to find that his 12-year-old daughter
had been abducted by the armed groups that intimidate communities living on the
border between South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Jacqueline
is one of dozens of children whose lives are blighted by armed groups who abuse
them and force them to commit atrocities. Some eventually manage to escape, but
many end up far away from home, often on the wrong side of the border. The ICRC
draws on its network of National Society volunteers to help organize their long-awaited
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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
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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.
www.icrc.org
for the ICRC |
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