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IASC Presentation IFRC Observer IFRC Observer The 31 st - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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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