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Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 5: Women and leadership in the humanitarian action of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (33IC/19/R5) – American Red Cross

  1. ¿ Ha incorporado el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en los planes estratégicos u operativos pertinentes?

    Los compromisos han sido incorporados en
    estrategia
    política
    plan operativo

    A internacional, regional, nacional, local nivel

    Explicación:

    The American Red Cross has formed a Women’s Resource Group with a mission to support women employees and volunteers of all diverse groups, by providing a safe place to discuss issues that impact women, provide awareness throughout the Red Cross community, and empower women through networking and professional development, positively impacting the Red Cross Mission. Specifically, the workgroup leads sessions on professional development and wellbeing. The group has launched two successful mentoring programs.

  2. Ha trabajado el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución con otros asociados para poner en práctica los empeños contenidos en esta resolución?

    En asociación con:
    CICR/Federación Internacional

    Ejemplos de cooperación:

    The American Red Cross supported the election of Kate Forbes, an American Red Cross candidate, as the President of the IFRC.

    The organization is actively engaged in diversifying the succession pipeline within the organization, particularly from a gender and race perspective.

    The American Red Cross has several women leaders who represent the organization at various different humanitarian forums.

    The organization has strengthened its ties with GLOWRed, supporting an empowered session which featured the Chief Diversity Officer of the American Red Cross who spoke about mentorship and coaching.

  3. ¿Ha habido dificultades para poner en práctica los empeños contenidos en esta resolución?

    No
  4. ¿Han incidido los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en el trabajo y la dirección del Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución?

    Tipo de repercusión:
    aumento de la eficacia y la eficiencia de los programas y operaciones
    desarrollo y uso de herramientas o metodologías innovadoras
    establecimiento o fortalecimiento de asociaciones con otros actores humanitarios
    formación y capacidad de los miembros del personal y de los voluntarios (en el caso de las Sociedades Nacionales);
    otros asociados

    Describa detalladamente las repercusiones:

    The American Red Cross has been engaging women at the highest leadership levels for several years. This resolution served as a validation for our national society and a boost to continue to keep moving in the same direction.

    Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient: The formation of the Women’s Resource Group and the implementation of professional development sessions and mentoring programs have likely improved the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s operations.

    Innovative tools/methodologies have been developed and are utilized: The organization has launched two successful mentoring programs, which can be seen as innovative tools for fostering professional growth and development.

    Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced: The American Red Cross has strengthened its ties with GLOWRed, indicating an enhancement of partnerships with other humanitarian actors.

    Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies): The organization has led sessions on professional development and wellbeing, which likely contributed to increased training and capacity of staff and volunteers.

    Other: The organization’s active engagement in diversifying the succession pipeline within the organization, particularly from a gender and race perspective, is another significant impact that doesn’t fall under the provided options. This shows the organization’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. We are also engaging and supporting GLOW Red increasingly every year.

  5. 5. Han incidido los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en las comunidades a las que el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución presta servicios?

    No
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