Reducing Discrimination Initiative

The Reducing Discrimination Initiative stems from the Red Cross Red Crescent's strong basis and firm commitment to challenge discrimination in all its forms.

It is also currently the main focus of the Federation’s action related to the promotion of humanitarian values.

Click on the links below for more information about the initiative, its background, and how you can get involved.

• The background, and the goals and objectives of the Reducing Discrimination Initiative.
  
  
• Information kit: a selection of resources designed to illustrate Red Cross Red Crescent action towards reducing discriminaiton. The kit will also help National Societies and Regional Delegations design activities and campaigns to reduce discrimination, promote tolereance and respect for diversity.
  • Introduction to information kit.
  • Recent achievements.
  • Background texts: Red Cross Red Crescent commitments and statutory decisions.
  • External background texts: Relevant international human rights legal instruments.
  • Advocacy and communication: speeches and news and press releases related to the fight against discrimination.
  • Additional resources: further detailed documentation describing the role of the Red Cross Red Crescent.
  • National Society activities and regional activities: examples and links to current national programs and activities related to the Reducing Discrimination Initiative and a summary of current regional activities.
  • Related links: other organisations involved in reducing discrimination and further resources.

Key recent resources related to the initiative

• Resolution 3 "Promoting respect for diversity and non-discrimination: a contribution to peace and friendship between peoples", made by the Council of Delegates in 2005 (181 Kb, 7 pages).

• "Non-discrimination and respect for diversity" (61 Kb, 2 pages), The International Federation's pledge made at the 28th International conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent 2003.

• Resolution 9 "Promote respect for diversity and fight discrimination and intolerance", made by the Council of Delegates, December 2003 (25 Kb, 4 pages).
  
  
• Background paper "Promote Respect for Diversity and Fight Discrimination and Intolerance" (64 Kb, 12 pages).