Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is an education programme that introduces young people between 13 and 18 years of age to the basic rules and principles of international humanitarian law (IHL).

Civilians are counting the cost of the 3 week conflict in January 2009, which claimed more than a thousand lives and dealt a heavy blow to the economy of Gaza, a territory already shattered by decades of conflict and deprivation. The international community pledged billions of dollars in aid, but restrictions on essential raw materials going into Gaza will have to be lifted if Palestinians are to rebuild their lives.

Is international humanitarian law up to the job of protecting the people affected by modern-day armed conflicts? This film looks at the poor security conditions frequently confronting the civilian population, the fact that people often have to flee their homes, hostage-taking, the dangers posed by cluster munitions, and the work of preventing and punishing war crimes. It tells us the basic rules of the law and reminds us that respecting them is everyone's responsibility.

We report on the World Youth Meeting at Solferino in June 2009, where young volunteers celebrated the 150th anniversary of their Movement. Also in this issue: the main results of an ICRC study on the impact armed conflict has on civilians and a selection of photos taken by the agency VII in eight countries racked by war or armed violence.

ICRC micro-economic initiatives are tailored to individual beneficiaries and designed in close consultation with them. This handbook features lessons that have been learned from previous micro-economic initiatives, describes best practices and proposes ways to meet inherent challenges. Since 2001, the ICRC has launched micro-economic initiatives in over a dozen countries worldwide, from the Balkans to Afghanistan to DR Congo.

This important work contains all the texts that serve as a basis for the ICRC, the International Federation and national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Included are: the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; major treaties and other basic instruments that constitute international humanitarian law; the main policies, strategies and plans of action that guide the activities of the Movement's components; and, a selection of important resolutions adopted during the Movement's statutory meetings. Updated periodically, the handbook is an essential support tool for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and a valuable guide for anyone interested in international humanitarian 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.

This publication looks at key water and sanitation issues in conflict-affected countries where the ICRC works. It analyses challenges from the point of view of operational practice, which has developed and become more professional as the years have gone by.

After six years of expert discussions and research, the ICRC has published the "Interpretive Guidance on the notion of direct participation in hostilities under IHL," which aims to clarify the meaning and consequences of direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law (IHL). This publication comes with a CD containing all the proceedings of the expert process.

A poster developed for the campaign, branded ICRC and International Federation, showing some ways in which the "gesture" might be interpreted. The poster bears the message "SIMPLE GESTURES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. MAKE YOURS."

ICRC surgical programmes for war victims have been developed over many years, based on "appropriate" responses for a given situation. This often involves making the best of limited resources in an austere environment. Volume 1 of this new publication covers the basics of managing war injuries, as well as general topics.

Campaign visual, branded ICRC and International Federation, showing the globe and bearing the message "Our world is in a mess. It's time to make your move." and the campaign website url, ourworld-yourmove.org

Campaign visual, branded ICRC and International Federation, showing the globe and bearing the message "Our world is in a mess. It's time to make your move." and the campaign website url, ourworld-yourmove.org The back bears the message: "Now, more than ever, our world needs help. Even simple gestures can make the world a better place. Visit ourworld-yourmove.org to make a difference."

Campaign visual, branded ICRC and International Federation, showing the globe and bearing the message "Our world is in a mess. It's time to make your move." and the campaign website url, ourworld-yourmove.org

Four-page, folded leaflet for use with the Our World – At War exhibition. It includes information on the VII Agency and the five photographers who visited eight countries either at war or living through its aftermath, and places this against the backdrop of the Our world. Your move. campaign. No dates or place are given for the exhibition, so the leaflet can be used for any showing.

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.

In accordance with its mission statement, the ICRC is committed to promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. One way in which it does this is by making its resources as widely available, and inexpensive, as possible. However, because it is accountable to its donors, the ICRC has also to try to recover its production costs.