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) – Thailand

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

At the National, Local level

Explanation:

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has proactively encouraged and promoted women participation and leadership in humanitarian action as well as supporting women volunteers.

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

Partner with:
Government and/or public authorities

Examples of cooperation:

The work of the Government with partners in promoting women participation and leadership in humanitarian sector would enhance more gender sensitive perspective and action, which benefit all groups in the society.

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:

Such commitments help promote gender equality and empowerment of women even in challenging and complex situations.

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

Description of the impact:

There have been an increase in number of the women Chief Administrators of provincial administration organizations and sub-district administration organizations in the past year.