Humanitarian Diplomacy Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action Surein Peiris

Humanitarian Diplomacy § Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action ! Surein Peiris Humanitarian Diplomacy Delegate-Pakistan

How HD relates to Working in the field OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION

HD in action- voice for the vulnerable!

People who deserve…. . but Pressure from various angles deprive the Needy

Try to address social injustice issues Stand up against social Injustice!

Issues of Gender & Social exclusion Gender discrimination , Deprivation of Rights based on Gender in a Male dominated society

Gender based Domestic Violence This Picture tells it ALL !

Stigma and Discrimination PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AIDS – SOCIAL EXCLUSION

Disaster Relief - Fundamental Principles Upholding the Principle of Neutrality , Independence Impartiality

People most vulnerable Disabled, blind, crippled, children, Pregnant Women , Elders…. . People special based on their condition

Right to Shelter … but No legal title ! § 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 !

HD promotes partnerships/coordination Partnerships and Collaboration with other Humanitarian Actors! Meetings with Other actors on the field is Important ! Information Sharing is Vital!

Networking for a stronger voice ! Many Humanitarian Actors –You are Not the only One! UNITED WE STAND ; DIVIDED WE FALL !

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 !

Communication on the field- Be careful ! § Consistency in the Messages we give to Media. . , Beware of the camera and Mike!

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!

No “One size Fits All approach” Play it by Ear. . . Feel it…. Smell it…. . Use your head …. . Not your Heart … YOU BE THE JUDGE!

SOME Tools for HD q Sphere Charter q RC/RC and NGO Code of Conduct for Disaster Relief q P&V based checklist for Disaster Managers and Health Professionals q Code of Good Practice for NGOs responding to HIV/AIDs q Principles and Rules for RCRC Disaster Relief q The Hyogo Framework offers guiding principles, priorities for action, and practical means for achieving disaster resilience for vulnerable communities. q Inter-Agency Standing Committee’s (IASC) Guidelines for Protecting Persons Affected by Natural Disasters: q Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

q. 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.

Be a stronger voice for the vulnerable !