The activities proposed hereafter are still subject to the adoption of the financing decision ECHO/WWD/BUD/2013/01000

1. CONTEXT

The Latin American region is considered one of the most disaster prone regions in the world, in terms of recurrence of hazards, their severity and scope and the significant potential for major disasters. Many Latin American countries are exposed to a wide range of hazards almost every year, such as floods, landslides, earthquakes and droughts producing human and financial losses.

This report covers the period 01 January 2011 to 31 December 2011.

In brief

Programme outcome

The work of the Honduran Red Cross (HRC) is guided by Strategy 2020 and the Inter American Plan 2007–2011 which puts forward three strategic aims:

1. Save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disaster and crises.
2. Enable healthy and safe living.
3. Promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace.

Programmes summary

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Follow]up to the first report on the situation of human rights defenders in the Americas

1. The purpose of this report is to follow up on the recommendations made by the Inter]American Commission on Human Rights (hereinafter, the Commission, Inter] American Commission, or IACHR) in its Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas,1 published on March 7, 2006 (hereinafter, the 2006 report), as well as to provide an update on the standards of international law in this area.

1. The Americas Zone Mission

The mission of the Americas Zone is to support Americas National Societies to increase humanitarian and development standards, helping them to remain relevant within their country and sustainable and accountable for their actions, guided by the implementation of Strategy 2020.

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No.1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid1 , and in particular Article 2(a), 4 and 13 thereof;

Whereas:

(1) The Tropical Depression 12-E and related floods and landslides have affected several countries in Central America since 10 October, causing major humanitarian needs all over the region;

HIGHLIGHTS:

• HONDURAS: Some 1,620 people were affected and 335 houses damaged by the rains.

• GUATEMALA: 4,000 affected by five days of rain, totaling 42,000 people affected in the year 2011.

• BOLIVIA: Santa Cruz is in state of alert for an AH1N1 outbreak. There are 300 confirmed cases.

RESUMEN EJECUTIVO

EL Gobierno de la República de Honduras aprobó la Política de Estado para la Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional de Largo Plazo en el año 2006, de la cual derivó un Plan Estratégico para su Implementación que finalizó en el 2009. Por su importancia el gobierno del presidente Porfirio Lobo Sosa asumió esta Política de Gobierno que trasciende varios periodos gubernamentales, para asegurar la continuidad de los procesos.

This report covers the period from 01 January 2010 to 31 December 2010.

In brief

Programme purpose: Support the seven National Societies in the Central America and Mexico region, working closely together with them to effectively implement the Inter-American Plan 2007– 2011.

1. CONTEXT

Human and economic losses caused by natural disasters have dramatically increased on a global level over the past century as a consequence of unplanned urbanization, overexploitation of natural resources, inequity and, according to most experts, the effects of climate change. Earthquakes, floods and storms caused USD34 billion in economic losses in the period 2000–2009, compared with losses of USD729 million in the 1940s.