The Review is intended to contribute to ICRC discussions over the elaboration of the "Global RFL Strategy for the Movement to address the humanitarian needs of those separated from, or without news of, their family members" and to frame its propositions and recommendations. The review is supposed to provide the ICRC element of the global mapping exercise of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Family News Network (FLN). Finally it will inform internal planning and, if necessary, reorient practice and procedure accordingly.