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Humanitarian Diplomacy18 September 2014

CSR Forum2014

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CSR Forum2014 Humanitarian diplomacy

1. Let’s break it down

2. Your challenges. Your goals.

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CSR Forum2014 Humanitarian diplomacy

“…persuading decision makers and opinion leaders to act, at all times, in the interests of vulnerable people, and with full respect for fundamental humanitarian principles.”

-IFRC policy on humanitarian diplomacy 2009

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What it should help us achieve?

Greater access and influence with decision makers

Stronger visibility and public understanding for RCRC

Consideration by decision makers/opinion leaders the interest of most vulnerable

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CSR Forum2014 How can we do it?

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CSR Forum2014 Questions

1. What is a priority for advocacy within your National Society?

1. What do you need to carry out that work?

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