The Hanoi Call For Action
A shared agenda for stronger, more coordinated humanitarian response
In November 2023, Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders from across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe met in Hanoi to shape a common direction. The result was the Hanoi Call for Action: nine concrete commitments to strengthen National Societies over the next four years, through practical cooperation, leadership, and shared learning.
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31 National Societies have completed baseline self-assessments.
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2 National Societies have submitted a validated HC4A workplan.
- Webinars conducted on 8 Commitments; final webinars will take place in the next Quarter.
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East Asia Leaders Meeting integrated HC4A priorities in its agenda
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Potential development of AP Donor Advisory Group.
WHERE
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The Hanoi Call for Action (HC4A) reflects what National Societies themselves identified as most urgent and necessary. It is not a high-level declaration but a practical, time-bound framework.
The commitments span critical areas- from volunteer protection and youth leadership to financial sustainability, women’s leadership, and coordination under Seville 2.0. They respond directly to the pressures National Societies face: growing disaster risk, constrained humanitarian space, and increasing expectations from communities, governments, and partners.
Hanoi Call For Action Webinars
Bringing the Hanoi Call to Life Volunteering Commitments in Action
Becoming Climate Ready
Empowerment of Red Cross and Red Crescent Youth
Hanoi call for action Becoming trusted organizations
Bringing the Hanoi Call to Life Becoming Sustainable National Societies
Becoming Disaster Ready
Advancing Women in Asia Pacific - Breaking barriers Constitution changes for gender parity
Advancing Women in Asia Pacific - Thriving together Building Workplace Cultures that Support Women's Leadership
Becoming Well Coordinated Mutual Aid Between National Societies
Advancing Women in Asia Pacific - Investing in Women Leaders Skill Building and Mentorship for Growth
Advancing Women in Asia Pacific - Representation to Influence Enabling Equitable Governing Boards
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