Resolution 4 : Adoption of the Strategic Framework on Disability Inclusion by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement | Power of humanity: Red Cross Red Crescent

Name, position and email of the focal person

Rikke Ishøy, chief strategic advisor, riish@rodekors.dk

1. To what extent has the Strategic Framework on Disability Inclusion supported the work of your organisation related to Disability Inclusion?
To some extent

2. Does your organisation know how many persons with disabilities work and volunteer there?
No

Staff and volunteers please share the approximate percentage

On principle, we do not ask and do not register whether a person volunteering or working for the DRC is affected by disabilities.

3. What percentage of your organisation’ main buildings are accessible to all persons with disabilities?
More than 50%

4. Since December 2015, has your organisation made any adjustments to its HR processes to ensure it supports recruitment of persons with disabilities?
No

Please tell us which ones

Bot to the HR processes as such, but significant changes has been made to the physical structures (DRC HQ) making access a lot easier.

5. Does your organisation work in partnership with any PDOs or disability inclusion specialist organization?
No

Please tell us which ones

6. Does your organisation systematically consider the specific needs and capabilities of persons with disabilities in the management of its programmes and services?
No

Please tell us in which programs or services do so

7. Does your organisation provide any of the following disability specific services:
None

All our services are open to persons with disabilities, and many would be relevant, for example accompanying services for people who have difficulties leaving their house. This is primarily a service for elderly individuals, whereof some may be wheelchair users etc. However, as stated above, we do not register how many of our beneficiaries are affected by disabilities.

8. Does your organisation deliver any of the following disability prevention or early intervention programmes or services:
DRR and Disaster Preparedness

One of our DRR services make use of the volunteers' detailed knowledge of the local environment and vulnerable individuals for risk reduction purposes.

9. Does your organisation undertake public awareness activities to change perceptions on disability?
No

10. Does your organisation deliver disability awareness training to staff and/or volunteers?
No

11. Does your organisation carry out any kind of influencing activities (humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy) with government or other organisations to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities?
No

Other organisations in Denmark are very efficient advocates on disability issues.

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