Advancing the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters – Side Event at the International Red Cross Red Crescent Conference

This event will discuss ways to advance the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters (PPED) and the integration of relevant principles into international frameworks and humanitarian efforts. It will provide an opportunity to discuss how common legal problems impact people affected or displaced in the context of disasters and identify possible solutions to improve protection. Through expert presentations and interactive discussions with International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent’s participants, the event aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of PPED and the collaborative actions needed to enhance the protection of persons in disasters.

Speakers will include:

• Keynote Speaker: Mr. Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
  Panel Discussion Moderator: Mr. Frank Mohrhauer, IFRC Director, National Society Development Services
  Panelist 1: Mr. Dario Garcia Villalta, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Chair, and Secretary, State Secretariat, Disaster Risk Reduction and National Emergency Office, Honduras
  Panelist 2: Ms. Irene Dumlao, Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG), Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippines
  Panelist 3: Ms. Jenty Kirsch-Wood, UNDRR Head of Global Risk Management & Reporting and Senior Programme Management Officer

Header photo: IFRC