Attachments
This report covers the period 1 January to 30 June 2012
Overview
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Some political unrest has been noted since January 2012 when the main opposition alliance led by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has stepped up its campaign of street agitation and it continues to protest against the removal of a constitutional provision that allowed for the appointment of a non-partisan caretak er government to oversee parliamentary elections. Subsequent protest marked with localised violence has been noticed. However, there have largely this has not yet impacted the service delivery of the Delegation.
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One of the biggest achievements was the very first photography exhibition titled Mindscape held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 8, 2012 in celebration of World Red Cross Red Crescent day. The prime objective of this Photography Exhibition was to observe the notable works of Red Cross Red Crescent partners Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC). This event showcased disaster management and rehabilitation works that have been carried out over the years since 1971 war in Bangladesh.
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The movement coordination meeting has been the key event of the RCRC movement partners. Common challenges and solutions are discussed and agreed to make RCRC movement stronger. BDRCS, IFRC, PNSs, and ICRC representatives attend the meeting which is chaired on rotational basis by the movement partners.
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This is supplemented by the Disaster Management Working Group (DMWG) which is also attended by all the PNSs and IFRC organized by BDRCS. Organizational Development Working Group (ODWG) will also take place in short time.
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Following the Pre-Disaster Agreement drafted in June 2011, all the movement partners have confirmed to sign the latest version in June 2012. The agreement aims to address small and moderate scale disasters in the country by national society, IFRC and other PNSs which do not meet the threshold level of DREF or Emergency Appeal.
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E-newsletter under the knowledge management component in climate change adaption (CCA) project has been launched on 23 July 2012 through a small inauguration at the presence of BRAC University’s Vice Chancellor and BDRCS Chairman. The e-newsletter will publish case stories and happenings of climate change in the country along communities’ coping strategies in this regard. This will be available in the BDRCS website and interventions through various DM programs in regards to climate change will also be updated in this portal.
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In case of any major disasters, IFRC, BDRCS and other PNSs collate to discuss on the types of humanitarian assistance to affected people. Additionally, assistance is sought from external donors to maximize number of beneficiaries and support.