This report covers the period 1 January to 30 June 2010
In brief
Programme purpose: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) International Disaster Response Laws, Rules and Principles (IDRL) Programme seeks to reduce human vulnerability by promoting legal preparedness for disasters, in particular with regard to international assistance.
Consistent with Resolution 4 of the 30th International Conference of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of November 2007, a substantial proportion of the programme's activity is devoted to following up on the implementation of the "Guidelines for the domestic facilitation and regulation of international disaster relief and initial recovery assistance" (the "IDRL Guidelines).
Programme summary: During the reporting period, the IDRL programme worked in three main areas: (1) collaborating with National Societies and other partners to provide technical assistance to interested governments on the implementation of the IDRL Guidelines; (2) building the capacity of National Societies and humanitarian partners to understand and make use of the IDRL Guidelines and other international norms; and (3) promoting, disseminating and researching effective disaster law.
