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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

    Towards social inclusion: physical rehabilitation programme

    This brochure promotes the ICRC's physical rehabilitation work, describing the benefits of these services for disabled people.

    ICRC, 2012, Brochure / English, French / Reference 4090

  • Publication

    Medical waste management

    The world is generating more waste and hospitals and health centres are no exception.

    ICRC, 2011, Book / English, French / Reference 4032

  • Film

    International Conference – the Pacific perspective

    This video looks at the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement through the eyes of Pacific nations including Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga.

    ICRC, Geneva, 2012, Running time: 5 min. / English / Reference V F CR-F-01113-6

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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