Annual report 2009
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Title:
Annual report 2009
Creator:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Disaster Risk Reduction Program, Florida International University (DRR/FIU) ( summary contributor )
Place of Publication:
Geneva, Switzerland
Publisher:
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
2009
Language:
English

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Summary:
This International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) report describes its activities throughout the world in 2009, particularly focusing on its work in Gaza, Zimbabwe, Mexico, and Bangladesh. It highlights the organization’s key achievements and goals for the year, while also presenting an overview of selected programs and decisions designed to further the Red Cross Red Crescent’s core principles. In 2009 the IFRC responded to 383 crises. The Gaza emergency activity between December 2008 and January 2009 consisted of the distribution of relief stocks and relocation of local populations to Egypt. In addition, psychological crisis assistance was provided. Financial assistance to Gaza included nearly 447,000 Swiss Francs allocated through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The IFRC also responded to cholera and H1N1 outbreaks in Zimbabwe and Mexico, respectively. It dispatched seven emergency response units to combat Zimbabwe’s cholera epidemic. These units provided basic healthcare, cholera treatment, hygiene facilities, and clean water for 55,000 people. Approximately 550,000 Swiss Francs were allocated through the Mexico Red Cross, and an appeal was issued for an additional 5 million Swiss Francs. Disaster response efforts included a relief to Bangladesh, where 200 people died and severe building damage occurred as a result of Cyclone Aila on May 25. Food and financial assistance was provided for 10,000 families. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society also developed an action plan to support 105,000 people. The IFRC report concludes with a summary of the organization’s guiding principles and outlines key actions taken to further the values they embody. Among these are a dedication to gender equality and female empowerment. To that end, they seek to increase women’s access to healthcare and reduce gender-based violence. The IRFC expanded its migration policy in November 2009 to further protect displaced persons. It also signed the Declaration of Paris, re-affirming its dedication to human rights. Finally, it seeks to encourage its values in future generations through its Youth as Agents of Behavioral Change initiative. The IFRC intends to use this initiative as a vehicle through which it will train youth volunteers to use creative arts to encourage peaceful behavior in young people throughout the world. ( English )
Scope and Content:
Foreword p. 5; The year in review 2009 p. 6; 1. Principles and values in action p. 14; 2. Disaster management, preparedness and response p. 16; 3. Sustainable development p. 18; 4. Humanitarian diplomacy p. 20; 5. Looking to the future: Strategy 2020 p. 22; Facts and figures 2009 p. 26; Finances p. 28 ( English )
Citation/Reference:
(2009). Annual report 2009. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

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Florida International University
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Resource Identifier:
FI13042441
9789291391615 ( isbn )

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