Resolution 5 : The safety and security of humanitarian volunteers | Power of humanity: Red Cross Red Crescent

National Society

Name, position and email of the focal person3

Rena IGARASHI
Deputy Director
Planning and Coordination Division
International Department
Japanese Red Cross Society
r-igarashi@jrc.or.jp

1. What did your National Society do to provide volunteers with the best safety and security coverage?

Volunteers are requested to have special insurance for their volunteer activities.

Conducted safety trainings for volunteers and staff members.

Conducted Risk Management trainings for international delegate candidates.

2. What measures has your National Society taken to review potential threats to the volunteers?

3. Public authorities

Other partners and stakeholders of influence

4. Does your National Society ensure that volunteers have adequate insurance or equivalent “safety net” assistance with regard to death, injury, sickness or trauma they may endure while carrying out their duties?
Yes

Please let us know what type of insurance or equivalent "safety-net" form you use

Volunteers are requested to have special insurance for their volunteer activities.

5. How can the RCRC movement better support you to enhance the safety and security of your volunteers?

6. What support did you provide to other National Societies for increasing safety and security of volunteers?

7. What activities have you undertaken to facilitate partnerships towards strengthening the safety and security of volunteers?

8. What measures did you take to ensure that volunteers have adequate insurance or equivalent “safety net” assistance with regard to death, injury, sickness or trauma they may endure while carrying out their duties?

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