International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in its sector leadership capacity as the co-lead of the Global Shelter Cluster, commits to mainstreaming the inclusion of persons with disabilities in shelter and settlements programming through its new 5-year strategy (2018-2022). 

Timeframe and/or implementation plan 
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies will provide leadership to the implementation of the new Global Shelter Cluster strategy, by creating the necessary enabling environment, monitoring the progress, advocating with donors and partners, and facilitating the work of the Global Shelter Cluster technical working group on inclusion of persons with disabilities. Capacity development of cluster coordinators and partners will be supported and improved through training, advocacy and monitoring. 

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, as an operational shelter and settlements agency, commits to mainstreaming principles of inclusion of persons with disabilities in its shelter and settlements programming. 

Timeframe and/or implementation plan
Active dissemination and roll-out of its guidance materials on disability-inclusive shelter and settlements programming (All Under One Roof) and inclusion of older people in emergency shelter and settlements programmes. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies will also align its programmatic approach to the recommendations and guidance coming out of the Global Shelter Cluster technical working group on inclusion of persons with disabilities. 

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