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IASC Presentation IFRC Observer IFRC Observer The 31 st International Conference of the Mission to the UN Mission to the UN- NY Delegation NY Delegation Red Cross www.ifrc.org Saving lives, changing minds. International


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IFRC Observer Mission to the UN- NY Delegation IFRC Observer Mission to the UN – NY Delegation

IASC Presentation “The 31st International Conference of the Red Cross

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IFRC Observer Mission to the UN- NY Delegation

IFRC ICRC National Societies

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The Movement

The oldest and largest humanitarian network in the world

ICRC

Guardian of the Geneva Conventions, helping victims of war, prisoners of war and political detainees. Coordinates the Movement’s relief activities in conflict situations.

IFRC

Supports National Society activities through organizational development and capacity building. Coordinates the Movement’s relief activities in natural disasters

187 National Societies

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Statutory Meetings - 2011

18th General Assembly.

Council of Delegates 31st International Conference

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The Council of Delegates

  • All members meet to discuss matters that concern the Movement as a

whole.

  • Meets every two years and comprises the 186 national Red Cross and

Red Crescent societies, the ICRC and the International Federation.

  • Issues on the agenda such as access to victims and vulnerable people;

neutral and independent humanitarian action; respect for diversity and fighting discrimination; promoting international humanitarian law, and the adoption of an additional emblem to the red cross and red crescent.

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International Conference of Red Cross & Red Crescent

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What is the International Conference ?

  • supreme deliberative body for the Movement".
  • At the International Conference, representatives of the components of the

Movement meet with representatives of the States Party to the Geneva Conventions (…). Together they examine and decide upon humanitarian matters of common interest and any other related matter" (Art. 8).

  • The Conference meets - in principle - every four years. It brings together the
  • Recognized Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (186)
  • States party to the Geneva Conventions (194)
  • International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Each of these members has one vote.

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Resolutions Adopted at 31st International Conference

  • Resolution 1 Strengthening legal protection for victims of armed conflicts

Resolution 2 4-Year Action Plan for the Implementation of international humanitarian Law Resolution 3 Migration: Ensuring Access, Dignity, Respect for Diversity and Social Inclusion Resolution 4 Furthering the auxiliary role: Partnership for stronger National Societies and volunteering development Resolution 5 Health Care in Danger: Respecting and Protecting Health Care Resolution 6 Health inequities: reducing burden on women and children Resolution 7 Strengthening normative frameworks and addressing regulatory barriers concerning disaster mitigation, response and recovery Resolution 8 Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement on Operational Arrangements dated 28th November 2005 between Palestine Red Crescent Society and the Magen David Adom in Israel Resolution 9 Our World. Your Move – for Humanity

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Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to the United Nations

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2811 New York, NY 10170 Tel.: +1 212 338 0161 Fax.: +1 212 338 9832 Email: delegation.newyork@ifrc.org