Report to – 33rd IC Resolution 5: Women and leadership in the humanitarian action of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (33IC/19/R5) – Slovenia

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

The commitments are incorporated into:
Strategy
Policy

At the International, Regional, National level

Explanation:

One of the priorities of development cooperation and humanitarian aid is the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies, with particular emphasis on good governance, equal opportunities, including gender equality, and quality education. Gender equality and women in humanitarian action were also an important priority of the Slovenian EU Council Presidency in COHAFA and were addressed several times at the meetings of this Working Party.

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

Partner with:
Humanitarian and development partners (e.g. UN, NGOs etc.)

Examples of cooperation:

In implementing development-humanitarian projects on these topics, Slovenia cooperates with implementing institutions and NGOs. Slovenia was also involved in discussions on this topic with external partners in the framework of COHAFA meetings during the EU Council Presidency – e.g. UNICEF, UNFPA, Call to Action on Protection from GBV in emergencies. Since 2018, Slovenia has been a member of the global initiative Call to Action on Protection from Gender-based Violence in emergencies and in 2020, reaffirmed its commitments for the 2021–2025 period. Slovenia also makes annual contributions to this commitment through international organisations.

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

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

Details about challenges:

Given the limited amount of resources and the growing humanitarian needs and crises, it is a challenge how to choose which crises to support with development-humanitarian aid.

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
Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced
Other

Details about the impact:

Enhanced cooperation between ministries and with NGOs. Additionally, public awareness-raising of development-humanitarian activities.

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

Description of the impact:

Projects and contributions in the framework of development cooperation and humanitarian aid contribute their share to an improved situation in developing countries, in which Slovenia provides development and humanitarian aid.