Red Cross & Red Crescent: Shaping the Future at the 2024 Global Gathering

The Thai Red Cross Society ‍delegation, led by Mr. Techa Bunnag, Secretary General ⁤of the Thai Red Cross Society, participated in the 24th International‍ Federation of Red Cross ‌and Red Crescent Societies,⁣ Delegation Council Meeting ​2024 and the 34th International ⁤Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies between October 22 – 31,‌ 2024, ⁢at the Geneva International Conference, Geneva, Swiss Confederation. The delegation discussed and considered ​humanitarian policies such ⁢as the IFRC health policy and ​youth ⁣participation strategy. ⁤The meeting contained various decisions relating to⁣ the operations of the ⁢International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Additionally,‌ the General‌ Assembly meeting approved a change to​ the⁢ Constitution of ‌the Red Cross by⁢ altering constitutional text and improving regulations regarding finance and officers.

IFRC has organized the Henry Davison Award, a prestigious ‍award given to those ‌who dedicate themselves to humanitarian work and improving the quality of life⁣ of⁣ vulnerable groups.‍ Dr.⁤ Uraiwan Tinnan ⁢Ngwattana, Ophthalmologist, Office of Relief and Public⁣ Health Project Chairman Thai Red Cross Mobile Ophthalmology Clinic Medical Unit, received such an award. Her​ Royal⁢ Highness​ Princess Maha Chakri⁣ Sirindhorn has been recognized for her dedication‌ to providing treatment and surgery for ​diverse eye​ diseases for the poor in remote areas‍ and has been providing glasses to students in rural areas⁣ for 30 years. On this occasion, Dr. Apichat Chinwanno, Assistant ⁢General Secretary of the Thai Red Cross Society Department of Foreign Affairs, ⁢represented ‌the organization to receive the award during the⁢ General Assembly meeting.