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SDC Contribution to the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Project completed

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is among the most important partners of Switzerland in the implementation of the core mandate of its Humanitarian Aid. As the highest deliberative body, the international conference is of great importance for the Movement’s work, as well as for the promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL). The support for the conference, and thereby for the Movement, as well as the strengthening of IHL are strong priorities for Switzerland.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Switzerland
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Human rights
Rule of Law - Democracy - Human rights
Material relief assistance
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
01.09.2014 - 30.06.2016
 CHF  690’800
The project in brief
Background

The XXXII edition of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference will be held in Geneva on 8-10 December 2015. The conference brings together every four years the 196 signatory states to the Geneva Conventions, the 189 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It is the Movement’s main body of governance.
Objectives

A strong and coherent Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with a functioning governance that is well positioned to carry forward the fundamental principles and international humanitarian law (IHL).
Target groups

ICRC, IFRC, National Red Cross and Red Cross Societies, Donor Governments.
Medium-term outcomes
  1. The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is strengthened, and its governance is assured.
  2. IHL, the fundamental principles and the discussions on other relevant normative questions are brought up to date and are advanced.
  3. The 32nd Conference is held in a dynamic and results-oriented fashion and is better positioned in the multilateral landscape.
  4. Switzerland played an active and visible role in the lead up to as well as during the conference. Switzerland took a leading role in one or two important conference themes.
  5. The conference is successfully held in Geneva, and the value of Geneva as a humanitarian hub is reiterated.
Results

Expected results:  

  1. Modern and innovative conference design and concept;
  2. Conference organizers empowered and supported by Commissioner;
  3. A number of relevant side events;
  4. Study on SGBV in Disasters;
  5. Visible role of Switzerland in conference welcome reception;
  6. Side-events organized by Switzerland;
  7. Travel fund for delegations from LDCs.
Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
International or foreign NGO
  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
  • Schweizerisches Arbeiterhilfswerk


Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    690’800 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    450’803
Project phases Phase 3 01.01.2024 - 30.06.2025   (Current phase)

Phase 1 01.09.2014 - 30.06.2016   (Completed)

  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Material relief assistance and services
    Human rights
    Cross-cutting topics The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
    The project also supports partner organisation improvements
    Aid Type Project and programme contribution
    Project number

    7F09081

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