The 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IC) elected the five (5) National Society Members to the Standing Commission (SC) for the next four (4) years, until the close of the 31st Conference in 2011.
In addition to the elected members, there are four ex officio members – the Presidents of the ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Dr Jakob Kellenberger and Mr Tadateru Konoe, the Director of Law and Movement Cooperation of the ICRC, Dr Philip Spoerri and the Secretary General of the International Federation, Dr Bekele Geleta.
• National Society members elected in their personal capacity:
• Ex officio members, ICRC:
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Dr Philip Spoerri, Director for International Law
and Cooperation within the Movement
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• Ex officio members, the International Federation:
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Dr Massimo Barra
Chairman Standing Commission, MD, 60.
Why did you want to be in the commission
As a volunteer of the Italian RC for more than 50 years, I wanted to use my experience to service the Movement as a whole.
What do you hope to achieve?
I want to contribute to making the Movement a unitary and united reality, not only in regard to operational and advocacy activities but also regarding the perception of the world public opinion. Further, I wish to contribute to reinforcing the Movement as a critical conscience of the world, listened to and respected by governments and by Civil Society due to its credibility and moral authority.
What experience do you have within the Italian Red Cross?
I’m the President of the Society since 2005.
I started at the age of 8 as volunteer and have also been National Chairman of youth and relief volunteers. I’ve participated in all major relief operations in Italy and I’m the Founder of the therapeutic community Villa Maraini Foundation, which I have directed for more than 30 years.
... and internationally, within the Movement?
I’m the Chairman of the International Federation’s Development Commission since 2005; I chaired the same commission already in the 80’s a 1st time. Further I’ve been
• Vice President for Europe in the International Federation, 2004-2005
• President of ERNA – European RCRC Network on HIV/AIDS, 1998-2003
• in several positions in health related activities within the Federation and
• Chairman of the Youth Commission of the Federation, 1973 – 1981.
Your experience outside the Movement?
I have broad experience and have held prominent positions relating especially to drugs and substance abuse and HIV/AIDS work, many memberships of Italian government groups of experts on drugs and substance abuse. I have been board member (alternate NGOs representative) of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria.
I’m chairman of Rome Consensus for a Humanitarian Drug Policy and finally Professor in medicine of drugs, addictions and related diseases.
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