Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 Humanitarian Diplomacy 18 September 2014 CSR Forum 2014

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 Humanitarian diplomacy 1. Let’s break it down 2. Your challenges. Your goals.

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 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

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 Humanitarian diplomacy 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

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 How can we do it?

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 Questions 1.What is a priority for advocacy within your National Society? 1.What do you need to carry out that work?

Saving lives, changing minds. CSR Forum 2014 Thank you

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