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The ICRC in Myanmar
16-01-2012 Overview
The ICRC began working in Myanmar in 1986 providing physical rehabilitation for mine victims and other disabled people. At present, physically disabled people are still provided with treatment and services at the Hpa-an Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Centre, run by the Myanmar Red Cross Society with ICRC support. The ICRC is also in the process of improving water and sanitation in prisons, promotes international humanitarian law (IHL) and helps build the capacity of the Myanmar Red Cross Society.
In 2011, the ICRC surveyed the water and sanitation structure of three prisons for future improvements, while it continued to facilitate family visits for people deprived of their freedom.
The ICRC held discussions in 2011 with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about ways in which it could help to train Ministry officials in international humanitarian law (IHL). Further to these discussions, Government representatives are sponsored to attend ICRC-organized events abroad to strengthen their knowledge of IHL and the ICRC's role and mandate.
The Myanmar Red Cross (MRC) receives ICRC support for its dissemination sessions on IHL and basic humanitarian principles across the country. Capacity-building training is organized for Red Cross volunteers in order to enhance their ability to address the humanitarian needs of communities in conflict and/or tension-prone areas. For example, Red Cross Volunteers are trained in the 'safer access approach', in order to carry out their activities in a safe manner.
During the last few years, the MRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies received ICRC logistics support for their joint Nargis recovery operation and national coordination.
Finally, the ICRC works closely with Movement partners to help develop the capacity of the Myanmar Red Cross Society.
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