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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.

Latest Titles

  • Publication

    Resolutions: Council of Delegates 2011 and 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

    The official record of the Resolutions adopted at the 2011 Council of Delegates and the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

    ICRC, 2012, Brochure / English. French, Spanish and Arabic version will be available shortly. / Reference 1130

  • News Footage

    ICRC appeals for 27million dollars to help Syrians

    Footage available from the ICRC Video Newsroom. The ICRC is appealing to its donors for 27million dollars to help the tens of thousands of people affected by the fighting in Syria. This will in effect almost triple the ICRC's budget for the crisis.

    ICRC, Lebanon & Switzerland, May 2012, Running time: 3'12 min / English / Reference AV016N

  • Gift

    ICRC Pen with leather case

    This ICRC metal pen includes a buckskin leather presentation case. Blue ink and cartridge can be replaced.

    ICRC, English, French / Reference aprmpensvip3

    • PriceCHF 24.90
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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.


  • 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.


  • 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.