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

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

At the National level

Explanation:

The Thai Red Cross Society, in collaboration with ICRC and other Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, provide Restoring Family Links activities with due consideration to personal data protection, including by applying Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) and by communicating via ICRC’s certified ASPERA system

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:

The Thai Red Cross Society and ICRC work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice to facilitate communications between inmates and families.

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

Details about the impact:

The commitments to restore family links contained in this resolution contributed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ humanitarian work and would enhance opportunities in finding durable solutions.

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