Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 2: Addressing mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters and other emergencies (33IC/19/R2) – Denmark

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

The commitments are incorporated into:
Strategy
Policy

At the International, National level

Explanation:

The Government of Denmark continues to address MHPSS in emergencies through its humanitarian strategic partnerships with both specialized and non-specialized partners. Most notably is the support to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s MHPSS Reference Center (through a partnership with Danish Red Cross) and the MHPSS Collaborative (through a partnership with Save the Children Denmark). Additionally, the Government of Denmark supports specialized organizations working with survivors of torture and violence, as well as a host of humanitarian actors that provide integrated MHPSS activities as part of their humanitarian work.

In 2022, the Government of Denmark co-hosted the first Nordic conference in MHPSS in fragile and humanitarian settings, thereby convening a multi-stakeholder platform around a Copenhagen Declaration and a 2030 Roadmap that in effect enables implementation of the resolution.

MHPSS also features in the Danish Strategy for Development Cooperation – “The World We Share”, which amongst other things promotes locally-led action and the integration of MHPSS across humanitarian efforts.

The Government of Denmark also encourages strengthening of protective systems such as through social safety nets programming and education. Whenever possible, partners are encouraged to integrate MHPSS into their programming and ensure support to caregivers and front-line responders.

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

Partner with:
National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
Government and/or public authorities
ICRC/IFRC

Examples of cooperation:

See above.

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

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

Type of Impact:
Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened
Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced

Details about the impact:

See above.

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