Shimelis Adugna

Shimelis Adugna is the former president of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society.^[1] He developed and strengthened the Society’s ability to respond to disaster and humanitarian needs. He served as the Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for Africa ^[2] and as national coordinator for Jobs for Africa, an employment generation and poverty reduction program of the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Development Program.

Shimelis also served as minister of labour and social affairs;^[3] ambassador to the Republic of India;^[4] vice-minister of the Interior in charge of correctional institutions; and as an independent consultant and government advisor on issues of famine, demobilized soldiers, and orphans.

Awards

Shimelis Adugna was awarded the Henry Dunant medal for outstanding humanitarian service, the highest award given by the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.^[5] He received the medal for "his personal commitment, his important contribution to the development of humanitarian activities and his work in promoting the Movement’s Fundamental Principles and ideals."

References

1. "Africa: Strategy to Improve Food Security Plans in the Continent". allAfrica.com. 9 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
2. "Ethiopia: Red Cross Society to Build a 12-Storey Complex". allAfrica.com. 3 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-22. (subscription required (help)).
3. "Sep 1987 - Return to civilian rule - Appointments - Rebel activities - Economic situation" (fee required). Keesing's Record of World Events. September 1987. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
4. "A Week in the Horn". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. 2 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
5. "Henry Dunant medals for outstanding humanitarian service awarded at Red Cross Red Crescent Council of Delegates". icrc.org. International Committee of the Red Cross. Retrieved 19 September 2015.