The Nepal Red Cross Society is for all Nepalis, not a prize to win
Summary
The Nepal Red Cross Society continues to serve Nepali communities despite ongoing governance disputes, with calls to prioritize its humanitarian mission over political conflicts.
Key Points
- The Nepal Red Cross Society has served Nepali communities for over sixty years with health, disaster relief, and humanitarian services.
- Internal governance disputes and politicization have negatively impacted NRCS at the national level despite local trust.
- The Government of Nepal appointed a temporary executive committee to stabilize NRCS and plans to strengthen its constitution to prevent future politicization.
- A sustainable solution is the enactment of a Nepal Red Cross Law to legally define its neutral humanitarian role, supported by the Government and IFRC.
