Partner Profile
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Global Campaign Partners
Mission & Disaster Reduction Profile
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IFRC is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Its mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. Often, these are victims of natural disasters, poverty brought about by socio-economic crises, refugees, and victims of health emergencies.
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Activites in the campaign
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- IFRC is using a Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Tool in rural areas, which will be extended to urban areas in the future as recommended in essential number 3 of the campaign.
- IFRC promotes cooperation between Red Cross societies and municipalities expanding the 10 Essentials message from the campaign.
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Campaign News
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- Developer unveils vision of cities as havens during…
- Date: 17 Jun 2013
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- The Price of Resilience: Interview with Emiko Okuyama…
- Date: 22 May 2013
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- Disaster-prone cities call for inclusion
- Date: 20 May 2013
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Downloads
- Mayor's Statement Global Platform DRR 2013 [ENG - PDF 358KB] Mayor's Statement Global Platform DRR 2013 [SPA - PDF 358KB] Chendgu Declaration for Action [PDF, 176KB] Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 [ext. link] Ten-point checklist for making cities resilient [PDF 324KB] Bonn Declaration of the Mayors Adaptation Forum [PDF 175KB] FAQ [PDF 139KB]