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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 !