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Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 4: Restoring Family Links while respecting privacy, including as it relates to personal data protection (33IC/19/R4) – Bulgarian Red Cross

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  1. Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

    Yes

    The commitments are incorporated into:
    Strategy
    Policy
    Operational plan

    At the International, Regional, National, Local level

    Explanation:

    Through increased participation in joint initiatives, workshops, webinars, training and exchange of current information.

  2. Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

    Yes

    Partner with:
    National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
    Government and/or public authorities
    ICRC/IFRC
    Other National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies
    Humanitarian and development partners (e.g. UN, NGOs etc.)

    Examples of cooperation:

    Maintaining contact with the institutions related to migration topic, and responsible for stay of people on the territory of the country.
    Еxchange of information and sharing of good practices between the tracing services of the National Societies, and the ICRC.
    Following and complying with the rules and procedures.

  3. Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

    Yes

    With challenges on:
    Human resources

    Details about challenges:

    Difficult engagement of volunteers in the process of carrying out daily tasks and implementation of the RFL strategy and the insufficient availability of persons speaking the language of the different migrant profiles.
    Growing needs as the influx increases.

  4. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

    Yes

    Type of Impact:
    Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened
    Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced
    Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies)

    Details about the impact:

    Trust in the National Society and increased demand for assistance in clarifying the fate and the whereabouts of family members.
    Operational relationship with other stakeholders, including UNHCR, IOM, Bulgarian Helsinki Committee, and others.
    Effective support from the ICRC, mainly through the Regional Delegation in Belgrade.

  5. Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

    Yes

    Description of the impact:

    Increased recognition of Protection and RFL activity, and readiness to provide assistance and RFL services.

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