| 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. 9-12-2005 Overview of the ICRC's operations in 2006
This document outlines the global operational priorities identified by the ICRC in 2006. It is based on the yearly internal review and planning process conducted primarily by the 80 field delegations and missions.(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) |
1-4-2004 ICRC decision-making structures
The ICRC is governed by an Assembly (the supreme governing body), an Assembly Council (a subsidiary body of the Assembly, to which the latter delegates certain of its powers) and a Directorate (the executive body).(About the ICRC) |
7-6-2004 The ICRC – its ambitions and its will to act
A discussion of the complex environment that the ICRC works in, its priorities and strategic choices, and some of the options it is confronted with in trying to achieve its objectives.(About the ICRC) |
ICRC film 11-4-2006 ICRC: in the heart of the action
The ICRC's neutral and independent humanitarian action is constantly facing new challenges. Every year, millions of people around the world are affected by wars and natural disasters. How do we respond? This film captures the commitment of the ICRC and its partners from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It focuses on seven situations between 2003 and 2005: the conflict in Darfur, the war in Iraq, Nepal, Yemen, the tsunami in South-East Asia, Chechnya and the earthquake in Pakistan. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\About the ICRC) |
Press article 1-3-2006 Interview with ICRC delegate Monique Nanchen
The ICRC's 1,300 field delegates (expatriates included) are the last hope of people caught up in war. They interview war victims and prioritize their needs in reports which they submit to the authorities. Monique Nanchen, an ICRC delegate whose many past assignments include Colombia, Congo, Chechnya, southern Sudan and Côte d'Ivoire, recently passed through Geneva on her way from Jerusalem to her next posting in Beirut. She answered some questions about a job to which she is deeply committed.Fabienne Waldburger (About the ICRC\Human resources) |
Official Statement 26-5-2004 Swiss neutrality as viewed by the International Committee of the Red Cross
Switzerland and the ICRC both set great value on their respective policies of neutrality but important principles distinguish the two models, as the ICRC's Director for International Law and Cooperation within the Movement, François Bugnion, explains.François Bugnion (About the ICRC) |
ICRC film 31-12-1997 "Mines" spots
This is a collection of four spots produced for the ICRC landmine campaign entitled: Farmer, Blank, Journey and José. They reflect the support that people around the world gave for landmine victims and the global political movement towards total ban on the production, stockpiling, transfer and use of mines.(Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\Prevention) |
Press Release 30-6-2006 ICRC Directorate begins new term of office
Geneva (ICRC) – The Directorate of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will begin a new four-year term of office on 1 July. The Directorate is the ICRC's executive body.(News) |
Press Release 1-6-2006 Launch of the ICRC Annual Report 2005: armed conflict on all five continents takes heavy toll on civilians
The ICRC's Annual Report 2005, just published in Geneva, paints a grim picture of the impact of armed conflict and violence on civilians. They face killing, injury, displacement, rape and sexual harassment, forced labour and recruitment, detention, and the destruction of property and of the means of survival. The collapse of basic services in areas such as health, water and education exacerbates their suffering.(News) |
Press Release 3-4-2006 ICRC president visits the Southern Caucasus
Geneva (ICRC) – Jakob Kellenberger, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has arrived in Azerbaijan for a two-day visit at the invitation of the Azerbaijani government.(News) |
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2-2-2004 Publications
The ICRC in general - origins and history(About the ICRC) |
2-2-2004 Job vacancies
at ICRC headquarters and in the field(About the ICRC) |
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