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  • IFRC warehouse in Banda Aceh, Aceh Province, Indonesia. Indonesia, East Asia December 2004 Tsunami, November 14, 2005.

The regional perspective

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC) Disaster Law Programme seeks to reduce human vulnerability by promoting effective legal frameworks for disaster risk reduction and legal preparedness for disasters. It works in three main areas: collaboration with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and other partners to offer technical assistance to governments on disaster law issues; building the capacity of National Societies and other stakeholders in disaster law and; dissemination, advocacy and research.

In Southeast Asia, disaster law is part of an integrated approach to strengthening community resilience. Our work is undertaken in close collaboration with initiatives relating to disaster risk reduction, disaster management, humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy, gender and diversity, and communications. Our approach seeks to build capacity and sustainability within National Societies, while contributing to national and regional law and policy processes.

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    e-mail Asia-Pacific Disaster Law Coordinator, Gabrielle Emery, at gabrielle.emery@ifrc.org

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    This four-page case study describes IFRC's works on disaster law development in South-East Asia, with the highlight focus in the progress in Indonesia and Lao PDR. It also discusses an inclusion of gender and diversity issue in the country’s disaster law draft and the way forward to implement the work in region.

    Case Study: Supporting National Societies to Contribute to Disaster Law Development

    This four-page case study describes IFRC’s works on disaster law development in South-East Asia, with the highlight focus in the progress in Indonesia and Lao PDR. It also discusses an inclusion of gender and diversity issue in the country’s disaster law draft and the way forward to implement the work in region.

    Implementing the Law on Disaster Management in Cambodia - Developing Subsidiary Legislation

    Implementing the Law on Disaster Management in Cambodia – Developing Subsidiary Legislation

    In June 2015 Cambodia’s legislature passed the Law on Disaster Management (DM Law). This represents a major shift from an institutional system for disaster management based only on subsidiary legislation, which had been in place since 1995, to a broader…

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    Disaster Law in Asia Pacific

    Disaster Law in Asia Pacific

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    IFRC Asia Pacific Disaster Law Programme - Engaging with ASEAN Regional Organisations on Disaster Law

    IFRC Asia Pacific Disaster Law Programme – Engaging with ASEAN Regional Organisations on Disaster Law

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    IFRC Asia Pacific Disaster Law Programme - Indonesia Overview

    IFRC Asia Pacific Disaster Law Programme – Indonesia Overview

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    IFRC Asia Pacific Disaster Law Programme - Myanmar Overview

    IFRC Asia Pacific Disaster Law Programme – Myanmar Overview

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    Guiding Documents

    The Handbook on Law and Disaster Risk Reduction - Disaster Law

    The Handbook on Law and Disaster Risk Reduction – Disaster Law

    The Handbook and Checklist on Law and Disaster Risk Reduction (the Checklist) aim to support countries to identify the DRR-related strengths and gaps in their current legal frameworks, identify where greater focus may be needed on implementation and enforcement, and identify whether drafting or amending legislation is necessary. Additionally, it is expected that the process of convening a range of stakeholders in a common dialogue to respond to the Checklist questions will contribute to the improved implementation of a sound legal framework for DRR.

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    The checklist on law and disaster risk reduction 2015

    The checklist on law and disaster risk reduction (pilot version – March 2015)

    The Checklist provides a prioritized and succinct list of ten key questions that lawmakers, implementing officials, and those supporting them need to consider in order to ensure that their laws provide the best support for Disaster Risk Reduction.

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    This document presents guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance (the IDRL Guidelines). The guidelines are a set of recommendations to governments on how to prepare their disaster laws and plans for the common regulatory problems in international disaster relief operations. They advise them as to the minimal quality standards they should insist upon in humanitarian assistance, as well as the kinds of legal facilities aid-providers need to do their work effectively.

    Introduction to the Guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance (IDRL Guidelines)

    This document presents guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance (the IDRL Guidelines). The guidelines are a set of recommendations to governments on how to prepare their disaster laws and plans for the common regulatory problems in international disaster relief operations. They advise them as to the minimal quality standards they should insist upon in humanitarian assistance, as well as the kinds of legal facilities aid-providers need to do their work effectively.

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    The Model Act is intended as a reference tool for voluntary use by disaster management officials and/or legislators who wish to develop domestic legislation, regulation, and/or procedures in their countries for managing potential future international disaster assistance.

    Model Act for the Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance (with commentary)

    The Model Act is intended as a reference tool for voluntary use by disaster management officials and/or legislators who wish to develop domestic legislation, regulation, and/or procedures in their countries for managing potential future international disaster assistance.

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    This report aims to support legislators, public administrators, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and development practitioners and advocates to prepare and implement effective disaster risk management (DRM) legal frameworks for their country’s needs, drawing on examples and experience from other countries.

    Effective law and regulation for disaster risk reduction: a multi-country report

    This report aims to support legislators, public administrators, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and development practitioners and advocates to prepare and implement effective disaster risk management (DRM) legal frameworks for their country’s needs, drawing on examples and experience from other countries.

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    This report aims to support legislators, public administrators, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and development practitioners and advocates to prepare and implement effective disaster risk management (DRM) legal frameworks for their country’s needs, drawing on examples and experience from other countries. For this purpose, the report has looked at aspects of different countries’ legislation according to how it addresses relevant themes in the HFA, as well as issues identified by state parties and the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in a 2011 International Conference resolution.

    Effective law and regulation for disaster risk reduction: a multi-country report (Summary)

    This report aims to support legislators, public administrators, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and development practitioners and advocates to prepare and implement effective disaster risk management (DRM) legal frameworks for their country’s needs, drawing on examples and experience from other countries. For this purpose, the report has looked at aspects of different countries’ legislation according to how it addresses relevant themes in the HFA, as well as issues identified by state parties and the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in a 2011 International Conference resolution.

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    Updates

    • Bringing Disaster Law to the People in the Philippines!
    • Launch of the DRR and Law Report during the Partners for Resilience Events in Jakarta
    • Roundtable Discussion on Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Regulatory Barriers to Shelter & Settlements: Philippine Red Cross Experience
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    • When two worlds meet: DPRK and Vietnam Red Cross Societies share disaster law experiences
    • Momentum continues across the Mekong region as Cambodia adopts new national disaster management law
    • Disaster law breaks new ground in Timor Leste: recent developments highlight the need for stronger legal frameworks
    • Process of transformation: Thailand seeks stronger engagement and dialogue with international actors, from disaster management and response, to national reform
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    • IDRL issues featured in international table top exercise in West Sumatra

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