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International Federationof Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Humanitarian Diplomacy
Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action !
Surein Peiris Humanitarian Diplomacy Delegate-Pakistan
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How HD relates to Working in the field
OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION
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HIGH DEMAND! - LOW SUPPLY!
COMPLEX, COMPLICATED, SENSITIVE CONTEXT
HD in action- voice for the vulnerable!
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People who deserve…..but
Pressure from various angles deprive the Needy
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Try to address social injustice issues
Stand up against social Injustice!
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Issues of Gender & Social exclusion
Gender discrimination , Deprivation of Rights based on Gender in a Male dominated society
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Gender based Domestic Violence
This Picture tells it ALL !
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Stigma and Discrimination
PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AIDS – SOCIAL EXCLUSION
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Disaster Relief - Fundamental Principles
Upholding the Principle of Neutrality ,Independence Impartiality
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People most vulnerable
Disabled, blind, crippled, children, Pregnant Women , Elders…..People special based on their condition
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People affected by Floods but No legal land Title … THEN WHAT ? Humanitarian Diplomacy comes in to play …. Lobbying for Laws to address these issues – long
term Short term , speedy action…….as an alternative Possibility to lobby the Government to provide
state land ? OR … Talk to the Landlords , Convince them to
sign an Agreement which will elevate their status – provide minimum Tenure security – FROM NOBODY TO SOMEBODY !
Be a Stronger voice for the vulnerable !
Right to Shelter … but No legal title !
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HD promotes partnerships/coordination
Partnerships and Collaboration with other Humanitarian Actors! Meetings with Other actors on the field is Important !Information Sharing is Vital!
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Networking for a stronger voice !
Many Humanitarian Actors –You are Not the only One! UNITED WE STAND ; DIVIDED WE FALL !
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Communications is vital for HUMANITARIAN DIPLOMACY
It is about Building the IMAGE of the PRCS .
YOU are the face of the PRCS on the Field .
Actions speak louder than Words
First “WALK THE TALK “
Then” TALK THE WALK “
At all times be mindful to Show case the PRCS !
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Communication on the field- Be careful !
Consistency in the Messages we give to Media.. , Beware of the camera and Mike!
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Beyond Beneficiary Communications …
Mechanism to address the Needs of the Beneficiaries is important – HD element comes into play !
PRCS Branches to take the Lead ……with IFRC support
It is not an overnight process ….Takes time ….But Results last long ! Act and Not be Passive..It is your Responsibility!
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No “One size Fits All approach”
Play it by Ear ...Feel it….Smell it…..Use your head …..Not your Heart … YOU BE THE JUDGE!
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SOME Tools for HD
Sphere Charter RC/RC and NGO Code of Conduct for Disaster Relief P&V based checklist for Disaster Managers and Health
Professionals Code of Good Practice for NGOs responding to HIV/AIDs Principles and Rules for RCRC Disaster Relief The Hyogo Framework offers guiding principles, priorities
for action, and practical means for achieving disaster resilience for vulnerable communities.
Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s (IASC) Guidelines for Protecting Persons Affected by Natural Disasters:
Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement
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Humanitarian diplomacy is about a change of mind set.
It needs to be a part of daily work within all National Societies.
RC&RC is to act, and not to remain passive. HD urges action on the part of National Societies and IFRC to measure up to that responsibility.
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Be a stronger voice for the vulnerable !
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