| About the International Committee of the Red Cross - the ICRC Section on how to find out about the International Committee of the Red Cross. Specific sections on: the ICRC mandate, history, structure, financing and budget, working for the ICRC, funds and medals, contact addresses. 8-4-2010 ICRC Central Tracing Agency: half a century of restoring family links
The Central Tracing Agency has been providing a range of tracing services worldwide for over 50 years that enable detainees and civilians affected by conflict, disaster or other situations, such as migration, to restore contact with members of their families.(About the ICRC) |
1-4-2004 ICRC in action - who we are, how we work
This leaflet provides a simple introduction to the ICRC. It summarizes who we are, what we do, how we work and the extent of our activities worldwide. It also includes contact details for further information, making it an ideal "visiting card" to ICRC work throughout the world.(About the ICRC) |
23-4-2008 The International Tracing Service and the ICRC
Since 1955, the ICRC has been managing the International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen, which traces Nazi victims and their families. The ITS documents their fate and makes its archives available for research.(About the ICRC) |
Feature 10-3-2010 Guinea-Bissau: the ICRC helps strengthen the capacity of the national health system
Guinea-Bissau’s health system is crippled by a lack of drugs and medical materials and equipment, compounded by the departure of medical professionals seeking greener pastures. As a result, few people, including those injured by weapons and mines, have access to adequate medical care.(The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Guinea-Bissau) |
ICRC Publication 4-9-2009 The ICRC: its mission and work
This new brochure begins by stating the ICRC's mission, then describes the organization itself and discusses its identity, legal foundations and scope of action. It goes on to explain the ICRC's varied activities and how they are implemented. This is a very useful reference text.(Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\About the ICRC) |
ICRC Publication 6-4-2009 Humanity in war: frontline photography since 1860
Since the second half of the nineteenth century, photography has played a fundamental role in opening the world's eyes to the horrors of war. During the same period, the ICRC has worked to alleviate the suffering of victims of armed conflict around the world. In a new book, Humanity in War, the ICRC traces the history of war and its humanitarian consequences from the American Civil War to modern-day conflicts with striking images that bring to life the pain and anguish of men, women and children who endured the hardships of war.(Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\About the ICRC) |
Interview 26-6-2008 Confronting sexual violence as a method of warfare
The UN Security Council adopted a new resolution in June demanding that those engaged in conflict take action to halt rape and other forms of sexual violence against civilians. The ICRC's legal adviser on women and war, Jean-Marie Henckaerts, talks about the importance of this step and its likely impact.(Humanitarian law\Women and war) |
International Review of the Red Cross 31-3-2007 The ICRC: a unique humanitarian protagonist
The International Committee of the Red Cross, as a unique and respected humanitarian actor, has changed considerably since the 1970s. It has carved out an enduring place for neutral humanitarianism in conflicts, but one that is not free from controversies and challenges.David P. Forsythe (Info resources\International Review\2007 - No. 865) |
Official Statement 8-9-2005 Relations of the ICRC with the humanitarian system of the UN
International Conference: "Application of International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Refugee Law: UN Security Council, Peacekeeping Forces, Protection of Human Beings in Disaster Situations", Statement by Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, ICRC President, San Remo - 8 September 2005(ICRC Activities\Humanitarian diplomacy\United Nations) |
News release 30-6-2010 New ICRC executive team assumes office
Geneva (ICRC) – The new Directorate of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – the organization's executive body – which will take up its duties on 1 July, has outlined its priorities for the next four years.(News) |
News release 19-5-2010 Annual report 2009: drawn-out conflicts require sustained and flexible humanitarian response
Geneva (ICRC) – The humanitarian response to contemporary armed conflicts, which tend to be drawn out and often lack a clear-cut ending or resolution, must be better adapted to meet the complex needs of the people caught up in them, according to the 2009 Annual Report of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which was released on Wednesday.(News) |
News release 23-4-2010 Assembly elects two new members of the ICRC
Geneva (ICRC) – At its meeting on 22 April 2010, the Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) elected Professor Bruno Staffelbach and Dr François Bugnion as new members of the Committee. This brings the membership of the Committee to 16.(News) |
News release 3-9-2009 Switzerland: dedication to humanity brings award for ICRC
Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is to receive the "Prix des Générations 2009" from the World Demographic & Ageing Forum, honouring the organization's commitment to humanity.(News) |
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