Elections to thè Standing Commission. at thè. Geneva NOMINATION FORM

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1 Elections to thè Standing Commission at thè 32 nd International Conference of thè Red Cross and Red Crescent Geneva NOMINATION FORM This Nomination Form is intended to facilitate thè presentation of candìdates to thè Conference electorate. According to Rule 21 of thè Rules of Procedure for thè Movement, nominations for thè Standing Commission must be delivered to thè Chairman of thè Conference Bureau latest 48 hours before thè opening of thè meeting in which thè election is to take piace. It is, however, recommended that nominations for Standing Commission mernbership be submitted to thè Standing Commission Secretariat by October 15, 2015 to allow sufficient time for National Societies and Governments to prepare for thè elections. The Bureau shall circuiate thè curriculum vitae of each candidate 24 hours before thè opening of thè meeting in which thè election is to tske piace. Received candidatures will be shared with National Societies and Governments before thè Conference by posting thè submitted nomination forms on thè Commission's website and on thè Conference Please attach a National Society certificate of membershìp 3nd insert a photograph to this for completing this form at 19, Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland. Telephone , Fax or contact standcorr

2 Declaration of candidacy I, thè undersigned, Dr. Massimo Barra member of thè National Red Cross of Italy hereby submit my candidature for thè election of members to thè Standing Commission by thè 32 nd International Conference of thè Red Cross and Red Crescent in I am fully aware of thè tasks assigned to thè Standing Commission by Artide 18 of thè Statutes of thè International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and of thè "Profile for Candidates for Election to thè Standing Commission" endorsed in 1995 by thè Movement's Council of Delegate*. If elected, I am committed to serve, in my personal non-partisan capacity, thè sole interest of thè Movement, respecting thè fundamental principles, to work towards its humanitarian ideals and goals, being guided by thè Fundamental Principles of thè Movement. Piace and date: Signature:

3 PerSonal Details FAMILY NAME & TITLE: FIRST NAME(S): NATIONALITY : DATE OF BIRTH: MEMBER OF: (Namt! of Natl<>flal Society) PRESENT FUNCTION($) IN THE MOVEMENT AND/OR THE NATIONAL SOCIETY: Barra Massimo Italian 22/08/1947 Italian Red Cross Member of the Standing Commisst0n President of the ERNA. Network (European Regional Network on HIV/AIDS, TB and other Infectious diseases) Chairman of RC/RC Partnership on Substance Abuse PRESENT FUNCTION($) OUTSIDE THE MOVEMENT (when applicablt!): Medical Doctor Why do I aspire to join the Standing Commission? I've been working lls b volunteer of the Italian Red Cross and of the International Federation or the Red Cross and Red Crescent for more than SO years, 1 intend to put all my experler.ce to the service of the whole Movement. I've been always strongty committed in my previous mandates at the Standing Commission, recording my full presence at all the sessions smce I was elected the first time in 2007,

4 What I hope to accomplish as Member of thè Standing Commission? Contribute to making thè International Movement one, united reality, not only regarding our operational and advocacy activities, but also increasing thè recognitton of thè world public opinion about our mission. Contribute to reinforce thè Movement as a criticai conscience of thè world, listened to and respected by governments and thè civil society due to its credibility and morai authority. Stress thè importance of thè Red Cross/Red Crescent auxiliary role, not oniy at thè national but also at thè locai level. Experience in my National Society start with thè most recent 1961-ongoing ongoing Italian Red Cross Volunteer Founder of Villa Marami Foundation National President of thè Italian Red Cross Delegate of thè Italian Red Cross Extraordinary Comrnissioner for institutional international relations National Chairman, Italian Red Cross Relief Volunteers

5 Nationa Cha rman, Italian Red Cross Youth ("Pionieri") At thè a e of 8, first voluntary servite for thè Italian Red Cross

6 Other achievements 1966-ongoing Start with thè most recent Key-note speaker, guest and lecturer in several International meetings and conferences on H1V/AIDS, Marni Reduction and Drug related issue, at thè UN, European Parliament, Council of Europe, Universities and other national and international institutions Author of hundred of books, publications and articles for thè press on topic such as First Aid, Drugs and Additions, Health Education, HIV/AIDS, HCV, RC/RC Participation and coordination of thè relief actions after thè main naturai disaster in Itafy {1997 Umbria earthquake, 1980 Irpinia earthquake, 1976 Frinii earthquake, 1968 Sicily earthquake, 1966 Fiorente flooding) Appointed Commendatore of thè Republic of San Marino Chairman, Rome Consensus for a Humanitarian Drug Policy Leader's Group Appointed Commendatore of thè Republic of Itaìy Italian Red Cross "Gran Croce", for 50 years of comrnitrnent at thè service of thè International Red Cross and Red Crescerli Movement Member (Alternate NGO's Representative): Board of thè Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria Spanish Red Cross Gold Medal for thè commitment on thè field of drug-addiction and HIV/AIDS Slovak Red Cross Medal for "Humanity, Solidarity and Voluntary Service" Appointed Officiai of thè Republic of Itaiy "A life for thè Red Cross" Award by Maria Pia Fanfani in Castiglione delle Stiviere, Itaìy Red Cross Well-standing Medal by Monaco Red Cross Appointed Cavalier of thè Repub/ic of Itaìy Albert Schweitzer Award of thè Goethe Foundation for his commitment in thè Red Cross Movement and for thè funding of therapeutic community for drug users

7 Command of thè working languages of thè Standing Commission (Specify thè ìeveì ) ENGLISH D rnother tongue fluent D working knowledge FRENCH D rnother tongue fluent D working knowledge SPANISH D inother tongue fluent D working knowledge Formai education (academic, professtonal or social diploma(s) and distinctions) Start with thè most recent University "La Sapienza" of Rome, Specialization in Medicine of Sport University "La Sapienza" of Rome, Degree m Medicine and Surgery Classic Lyceum Degree, Rome, Italy I confirm thè accuracy of thè information above M: (signature) Please mail thè originai signed form to thè Standing Commission Secretariat 19 Avenue de la Paix CH Geneva Switzerland Por technical advice: conta ct@standcom. eh The signed nomination form may also be submitted electronically with inserted photograph and electronic signature to tore.svenninafiistandcom.ch Kindly use this address as thè above address may not be able to handle large attachrnents.