Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 4: Restoring Family Links while respecting privacy, including as it relates to personal data protection (33IC/19/R4) – Malaysian 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

At the National level

Explanation:

It is part of the Malaysia Red Crescent Strategic Plan –

Strategic Priority 4 (SP 4) – Migration and identity

Objective 4.1: Migrants and displaced persons have access to humanitarian assistance and protection at key points along migratory routes as
well access to durable solutions when appropriate.

4.1.1 MRC to undertake effective advocacy in support of migrants’ and displaced persons’ access to essential public services.

Objective 4.2: MRC engages with migrants, displaced persons and host communities to more effectively assess, understand and respond to
their priority needs.

4.2.1 MRC to undertake and conduct training and provide clear direction to guide staff and volunteer engagement in the field of
migration and displacement, in line with the targets and commitments of the IFRC Global Migration Strategy and other Movement
frameworks.

4.2.2 MRC integrates and mainstreams migration approaches across its humanitarian activities, tools, and methodologies in the
field of emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

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:

Assisting ICRC/IFRC with visitation at refugees detention centres, providing assistance in establishing communication for refugees to contact family link.

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

Yes

With challenges on:
Human resources
Funding constraints
Lack of capacity and/or support (technical, financial, or other)

Details about challenges:

More volunteers assistance to assist refugees at detention centres;
Financial assistance in food/water and telecommunication services for refugees;

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