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Sierra Leone Red Cross Society

Sierra Leone Red Cross Society. IDRL Project in Sierra Leone - 2009. The SRCS, GOSL & IDRL. For the last 8 years, Sierra Leone has been recovering from the ravages of a 10-year civil war. The National Security and Central Intelligence Act was passed in 2002, which established the ONS

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Sierra Leone Red Cross Society

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  1. Sierra Leone Red Cross Society IDRL Project in Sierra Leone - 2009

  2. The SRCS, GOSL & IDRL • For the last 8 years, Sierra Leone has been recovering from the ravages of a 10-year civil war. • The National Security and Central Intelligence Act was passed in 2002, which established the ONS • In 2004, the D M Dept of the ONS carried out, in collaboration with the SLRCS & other partners a “National Hazard Review”.

  3. National DM Plan & Policy • a Draft National DM Plan and a National D M Policy have been prepared. Cooperation between the SLRCS and the government has been very strong throughout this institution-building process.

  4. ONS DM next step • A disaster management legislation to shore up political commitment and strengthen necessary systems will be the next step. • The IFRC IDRL led project thus becomes an opportunity • SLRCS as auxiliary to its govt naturally steps in to continue support with the process

  5. The Disaster Profile of SL • SL has not been dramatically prone to (non-conflict) disasters. Over the last 20 yrs, it suffered 34 events affecting 4 % of the population. • This places it roughly in the middle of African states in terms of disaster incidence and below average for the number of persons affected. However, it is – ranked at the very bottom of the most recent UNDP H D I

  6. The IDRL Pilot Project • A technical assistance project to strengthen legal preparedness for international disaster assistance in Sierra Leone •   It is based on the new “IDRL Guidelines” adopted by the state parties to the Geneva Conventions at the 30th International Conference of the R C and RC in November 2007

  7. Where are we now? • The project was launched in February • A Research Consultant has been engaged, based in Sierra Leone, tasked with the responsibility to carry out the research and organise consultations and wkshps • A Task Force has been formed with a chair from the ONS and includes key stakeholders

  8. Research • National Hazard Profile collated – pattern showed 5 hazards types – hydrological, epidemic, ecological, climatic and pest invasion • Using the guidelines key legal issues were identified in a given scenario of disaster requiring international support and coordination

  9. Research Findings on Legal frame work • United Nations(UN) treaties • African Union Agreements and Treaties • Ecowas Agreements • Mano River Agreements

  10. Next Steps • National IDRL workshop to be held in June to discuss research findings • Task force follow up on issues from National Workshop • Recommendations and next level interventions planned with govt

  11. Challenges and potential Barriers • Government bureaucracy and red tape in formulating a law • Funding and continued support from IFRC where activities may be extended

  12. Lessons Learnt • It can be done. Valuable work in legal preparedness. Issues involve will lead to efficient, effective and coordinated aid delivery in major disasters needing international response. • A great boost for partnership between govt and a nationals Society in the latter’s auxiliary status.

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