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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

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  1. 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
    Policy
    Operational plan

    At the International, Regional, National, Local level

    Explanation:

    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. 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:

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

    No

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

    Yes

    Type of Impact:
    Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient
    Innovative tools/methodologies have been developed and are utilized
    Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced
    Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies)
    Other

    Details about the impact:

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

    No
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