One year ago, we in the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) came to the conclusion that the time had come to adopt different approaches to dealing with African issues. The old ways of working have not delivered the solutions that people desperately need and deserv…
Let me start directly with one of our major challenges today — HIV/AIDS and children. At the sixth Pan African Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held in Algiers in September 2004, African Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies adopted a plan of action containing several objectives. I…
Allow me to start on a personal note. Every time I meet a colleague from Africa in the United Nations building, I see a silent question in his eyes that ask “Are you doing the best you can for our continent?” I must confess that for us at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent So…
In this very, very special debate, I am probably the last speaker today representing an organization that was among the first to react. Let me also express our deep condolences to all those who suffered and who lost their loved ones.
It has been three long, nightmarish weeks for those who survived …
We consider this debate to be of particular importance. In some respects, it is a preview of the important debates that are to be held in the General Assembly in 2005. It can be seen as laying down guidelines and principles for members of the international community and Member States. It is especial…
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and its worldwide network draw on the debate and the resolutions which flow from it as the basis of our work with Governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and all other actors. Needless to say…
National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are people’s organizations. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) represents 53 African members, of 178 members worldwide. In Africa alone, 2 million of our active volunteers support the people affected by severe pov…
At the end of a long day, please allow me to read a shorter version of my statement.
This is one of the discussions which makes us all feel both uncomfortable and concerned. Uncomfortable, because despite all our efforts, the HIV/AIDS pandemic is conquering new territories. Concerned, because peopl…
I thank the Assembly for this opportunity to offer some reflections on the coordination of humanitarian assistance from the point of view of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Coordination is primarily about partnership among the agencies, between agencies and ind…
The general object of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, defined in article 2 of its constitution, is to
“inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by the member Societies with a view to preventing and alleviatin…
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share some observations on humanitarian coordination, which we shall do with special reference to the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster. The humanitarian and disaster response challenges that have faced the international community over the past year h…
