icrc-annual-report-2013

NEW YORKThe multiple tasks and activities of the UN often haveimplications of a humanitarian nature. Operating since 1983, theICRC delegation to the UN serves as a support and a liaison forICRC operational and legal initiatives. The delegation conveysthe ICRC’s viewpoint, keeps abreast of trends and developmentsrelating to humanitarian issues and promotes IHL.KEY RESULTS/CONSTRAINTSIn 2013:. the UN General Assembly adopted the Arms Trade Treaty, withthe ICRC providing input on IHL-related language and on theconsideration of various other humanitarian issues. the UN secretary-general’s reports and UN General Assemblyresolutions referred to the goals of the Health Care in Dangerproject, while including ICRC recommendations on humanitarianaccess and other protection-related goals. key actors at the 68th session of the General Assembly considered –in view of ICRC statements – IHL with regard to UN priorities suchas humanitarian coordination/access, and IDPs, women and childrenin conflict. UN agencies/bodies, including the Department of PeacekeepingOperations and the Office of Legal Affairs, shared with the ICRCtheir views on peacekeeping guidelines/policies, particularly inrelation to IHLYEARLY RESULTLevel of achievement of ICRC yearly objectives/plans of actionHIGHEXPENDITURE (in KCHF)Protection -Assistance -Prevention 2,252Cooperation with National Societies -General -2,252of which: Overheads 137IMPLEMENTATION RATEExpenditure/yearly budget 97%PERSONNELMobile staff 3Resident staff (daily workers not included) 10NEW YORK | 457