Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 3: Time to act: Tackling epidemics and pandemics together (33IC/19/R3) – Australian Red Cross

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:
Operational plan

At the National level

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

Partner with:
ICRC/IFRC
Other National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies

Examples of cooperation:

Ongoing participation in Code of Conduct Application working group, and engagement with ICRC and other National Societies.

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

With challenges on:
Competing priorities

Details about challenges:

Time to develop internal policies and consult, raise awareness and implement – ongoing work to ensure standards are well known and adhered to.

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

Details about the impact:

Ongoing dialogue with Government of Australia about RFL and data protection obligations and how we action our responsibilities.

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

Description of the impact:

Yes, confidence in treatment of personal data.