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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) – Bulgarian 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:

    BRC has been elected as a member of IFRC GB, a woman is representing the NS in the GB.
    Two Sr. management – women are members of GlowRed Network.
    Two women are members in RedViwo Network.
    BRC’s women – staff and volunteers equally participate at all meetings and trainings organized.
    National:
    – BRC increased the number of women elected as members of National GB.
    – The President of BRC’s Youth is female; At the Youth RC’s GB women and men are equally represented.
    – Most of Sr. Management positions at National level are held by women, as well as the Directors of NS local branches.
    – As delegates of BRC’ s highest forum – GA , women and men are equally represented, democratically elected.
    – Percentage of women and men volunteers and members of the NS is almost equal.
    – The BRC’s HR system and regulations for hiring and payment is based on the criteria, developed for various positions, personal and professional skills required are equally applied for women and men. Same applies for procedures for nominations about elected positions, members and volunteers policies.

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

    Yes

    Partner with:
    National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
    ICRC/IFRC
    Other National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies
    Humanitarian and development partners (e.g. UN, NGOs etc.)
    Other

    Examples of cooperation:

    – The BRC participated at the development of Resolution, and disseminated it.
    – The BRC cooperates with various NGO- Bulgarian fund for women, Zonta club Sofia – member of Zonta international, Association Animus, BeCause, PULS, etc.

  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:
    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)

    Details about the impact:

    – Development of NS Policy for Protection, gender and inclusion
    – Mainstreaming into all NS’s documents, programs, trainings, etc.
    – Increased support to vulnerable

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

    Yes

    Description of the impact:

    Increased understanding, tolerance and inclusion.

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