Saving lives and keeping communities safe through the development of disaster and emergency related legislation, policies and procedures.
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To commemorate our 20 year journey, we have produced Celebrating 20 Years of Disaster Law, an online magazine with stories from across the globe that showcases the impact of our work over the last 20 years.
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On #IWD2025, let’s celebrate our incredible #DisasterLaw women experts who are leading and driving policy changes towards more inclusiveness and equality. Their dedication and compassion are crucial for alleviating human suffering. #ForAllWomenAndGirls
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See below how the IFRC network’s achievements in terms of policy development and advocacy efforts to provide women a seat at the table. #IWD2025
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Kicking off 2025! We are excited to announce that the Call for Abstracts for Issue #7 of the @YearbookIDL is open! Abstracts on “Armed Conflicts, Armed Forces and Disasters” or on any IDL-related legal issue are welcomed.
⏰ 15 February 2025
More info: disasterlaw.ifrc.org/node/10…
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The 34th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent has 191 National Societies & 196 states uniting to tackle humanitarian challenges.
Our disaster law resolution calls for stronger governance to reduce risks & build resilient communities. disasterlaw.ifrc.org/node/98…
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The 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent officially opened today.
In a polarized world, the conference presents a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
#RCRC24
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During Day 1 of #AfRP9 was privileged to participate in a panel on Legislation focussed on DRR alongside the Governments of #SouthSudan & #Madagascar as well as #UNOPS
If you are at #AFRP9 - head along to the Red Cross Red Crescent booth to meet @_Stella_Ngugi_ to learn about disaster law in Africa.
📢 Calling all #AfRP9 participants!
Come and visit our #RCRC booth! Learn all things about the #RedCross #RedCrescent Movement and how working together with National Societies prioritizes community voices, especially of the most vulnerable!
#ActNow
#ResilientAfricaWeWant
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This week, leaders from @IFRC @ICRC & National Societies will gather for the 2024 Statutory Meetings to address the world's most pressing challenges and provide a tangible path for action:
▪️ to strengthen communities
▪️ to support the vulnerable
▪️ to build a stronger future
Early warnings start with legal frameworks which can detail what actions will be taken, when they happen, and who is responsible for them, read more here - disasterlaw.ifrc.org/sites/d…
Our Asia Pacific team are at the #APMCDRR2024. Pictured below with the Deputy Head of Delegation for the Pacific and the representative from the Philippines Dept of Foreign Affairs at the Draft Articles booth.
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Without protection and respect, we cannot save lives.
We call on governments to strengthen the protection of our Red Cross and Red Crescent teams.
We call on the public to raise awareness: humanitarians are not a target.
Without safe and unhindered access, those who need us most are left without help.
Attacks on volunteers and staff weaken entire communities.
Join our call. Together, we must #ProtectHumanity.
On #DisasterRiskReductionDay, we support the role of education in empowering youth for a disaster-free future. 📚🌱
Strong legal frameworks + education = resilience. Together, we can reduce disaster risks and build a safer tomorrow. #IDDRR2024
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Congratulations @SokoVasiti and @FijiNDMO - so proud that we get to work with you 👏🏼
Congratulations to @FijiNDMO on the passing of the new National Disaster Risk Management Bill!
We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Fiji to develop this state-of-the-art disaster law.
To read the Bill, click here - bit.ly/DRMBill
Congratulations to @FijiNDMO on the passing of the new National Disaster Risk Management Bill!
We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Fiji to develop this state-of-the-art disaster law.
To read the Bill, click here - bit.ly/DRMBill
We support a convention based on the 2016 Draft Articles on the Protection of Persons in Disasters.
It would fill a legal gap, address challenges for millions impacted by disasters, and save lives.
Read our statement to the UNGA Sixth Committee.
Thanks to @RedCrossAU & @dfat for supporting us to do work like this. This behind-the-scenes work makes a huge difference to disaster risk management, saving lives and keeping communities safe.
Congrats to @FijiNDMO on the passing of the new National Disaster Risk Management Bill! 👏
We are proud to have worked alongside Fiji to develop this new state-of-the-art disaster law.