Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 1: Bringing IHL home: A road map for better national implementation of international humanitarian law (33IC/19/R1) – Pakistan Red Crescent Society

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
Operational plan

At the National level

Explanation:

Strategy: The commitments have been integrated into PRCS’s overall strategic planning, aligning their objectives with the principles of the resolution.

Operational Plan/Roadmap: Specific operational plans and roadmaps have been developed to implement the resolution’s commitments at various levels.

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

Yes

Partner with:
ICRC/IFRC

Examples of cooperation:

PRCS collaborated with the ICRC to plan and initiate IHL training programs in NHQ and across Pakistan, focusing on educating both officers and staff about IHL principles

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

No

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:
Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient
Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies)

Details about the impact:

Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient: Incorporating IHL principles into strategic and operational plans has streamlined PRCS’s approach to humanitarian work, ensuring better adherence to international standards​

Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies): PRCS has conducted extensive IHL training sessions for officers and staff, significantly enhancing their understanding and capacity to implement IHL principles in their work​

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

No