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ICRC publications and films

The ICRC produces a wide range of communication materials in the form of publications, films, and multimedia to promote international humanitarian law, to increase awareness of dangers such as landmines or to outline activities in specific countries. 

Most products can be ordered online and many of our publications and films can be downloaded free of charge.

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  • Film

    Libya 2011: helping victims of conflict

    This DVD is a compilation of all ICRC films produced from the very onset of the crisis until the end of major hostilities between the parties. This series of web clips and special edits made for TV broadcasters covers the main activities carried out by the ICRC and the Libyan Red Crescent for the population all over the country.

    ICRC, Libya, 2011, DVD / English, some films available in French and Arabic / Reference dvdv43

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    Human rights and humanitarian law in professional policing concepts: highlights from the book "To serve and to protect"

    This brochure intended for audiences involved in law-enforcement functions addresses the principles and rules of human rights and humanitarian law relevant to professional law enforcement in democratic contexts.

    ICRC, 2012, Book / English, French, Spanish*, Portuguese* / Reference 0809

  • Céléstine and Mohammed sit motionless as the ICRC Land Cruiser takes them back to their village.

    News Footage

    Lost children return to their families a year after conflict erupts

    Footage available from the ICRC Video Newsroom. During the conflict that followed presidential elections in 2010, 17-year-old Célestine Toualy and her 7-year-old nephew Mohammed fled to Liberia, along with 170,000 fellow Ivorians. Now, Célestine and Mohammed are going home.

    ICRC, access all, Liberia / Côte d'Ivoire, December 2011, Running time: 9'50 min / (Sound) English, French, Yacouba / Reference V-F-CR-F-01096-A

Selected Publications

Selected Films

  • In detention: the humane way

    Millions of people live behind bars. They have the right to be held in humane conditions. The ICRC visits 500,000 detainees in some 80 countries every year.


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  • Abandoned munitions Weapon contamination

    This new film explores how the ICRC tackles weapon contamination, drawing on its water, food, shelter and health expertise. Since 2008, the ICRC has also deployed specialist clearance teams to get rid of weapon contamination once and for all.


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  • Image from DVD cover International humanitarian law: a universal code

    This film looks at the poor security conditions frequently confronting the civilian population. It tells us the basic rules of the law and reminds us that respecting them is everyone's responsibility.


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