31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent 28 November - 1 December 2011

LIST OF WORKSHOPS (approved by the Standing Commission on 21 September 2011)

The workshops are intended to supplement the official proceedings of the Conference by providing more discussion on humanitarian topics related to the Conference theme and objectives. Please find hereunder the list of workshops that will be proposed to participants during the Conference. The summary outlines will be available at a later stage on the 31st International Conference website (http://www.rcrcconference.org/en/workshops.html)

“Protection for victims of armed conflicts – how can a gender perspective on IHL make a difference?” Organised by Swedish government and Swedish Red Cross

“Ensuring adequate and timely humanitarian response to migrants' needs and vulnerabilities – the challenges of access” Organised by Swedish Red Cross, Swiss Red Cross, Austrian Red Cross with participation of the Mexican Red Cross and the Indonesian Red Cross

“Best Practices in Strengthening Child Protection” Organised by Uganda Red Cross and Norwegian Red Cross

“Using new technology to addressing the problem of insecurity of access to and provision of Health Care in Conflict and Other Situations of Violence” Organised by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

“National Societies Preparedness and Response to Armed Conflict and other Situations of Violence” Organised by Canadian Red Cross and Colombian Red Cross

“Humanitarian consequences of climate change” Organised by International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

“Strengthening partnerships to tackle humanitarian challenges” Organised by Nepalese Red Cross