Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 7: Disaster laws and policies that leave no one behind (33IC/19/R7) – Lebanese Red Cross

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 National, Local level

Explanation:

According to the guidelines of IFRC regarding the disaster law and in continuous coordination with IFRC and UNDP we drafted a National Law as draft concerning the IDRL that was submitted to the government noting that it is under revision at their end

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
Humanitarian and development partners (e.g. UN, NGOs etc.)

Examples of cooperation:

As mentioned above

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

Yes

With challenges on:
Other

Details about challenges:

  • Bureaucracy in the country
  • Not a priority in country due to the continued crises
  • Existence of a National Response Plan where sometimes it is enough
  • LRC committed to this resolution and not approving this National Law Draft is due to outside circumstances

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

No

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

No