session 3 working with the government in emergencies
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Session 3 Working with the Government in Emergencies. Objectives. At the end of this session, you will: Understand the RC’s role in working with the government Identify potential challenges and possible approaches to deal with them Understand the RC’s role in protection - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Session 3
Working with the Government in Emergencies
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ObjectivesAt the end of this session, you will:
• Understand the RC’s role in working with the government
• Identify potential challenges and possible approaches to deal with them
• Understand the RC’s role in protection • Identify what support exists and how you
can access it
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Part I: Working with the GovernmentPart II: Leading on Protection
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I. Working with the Government RC Reflection
• Context • Main challenges• Effective approaches • Lessons learnt
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Group Work
what was done what else could have been done
Identify • Challenges in working with governments in an emergency• Effective approaches for addressing these challenges:
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Some Approaches
• Quiet diplomacy in countryby RCby other agencies
• High-level diplomacy (ERC, SG)• Mobilize neighboring states or donors
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Remember
• Understand the context and how humanitarian assistance is positioned
• Identify agents of change within the government
• Engage with the government before a disaster strikes
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II. Leading on Protection
clarify the concept of protection outline your role in protection identify what support exists and how
you can access it
Objectives
This part of the session will
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II. Leading and Coordinating an Inter-Agency Protection Strategy RC
Reflection
• RC’s role • Challenges and opportunities• Lessons learnt
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The Concept of Protection
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Typical protection issues arising in an emergency
• separation of families• sexual violence• discrimination in provision of assistance• internal displacement• forced/involuntary relocation• forced return, or resettlement• denial of property and land rights
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National Authorities
• Retain the primary responsibility for the protection of the population
• Their obligation is three-fold: to respect to protect and to fulfill human rights
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Legal Frameworks for Protection
• Human Rights Law / Refugee Law • International Humanitarian Law (IHL)• Key Protection Principles• Regional Instruments
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RC Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of an inter-agency protection strategy
• Lead the establishment of a protection cluster
• Personally engage with national authorities on protection issues
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Seek Support and Assistance
• from the ERC • from OHCHR • Human Rights advisors, ProCAP, etc.
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Support needed
Any Questions?
Major challenge
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Remember• Response cannot be effective without
protection activities• Human rights are integral part of humanitarian
and development work• Find the right balance between national
sovereignty and the UN’s responsibility vis-à-vis human rights and international law
• Engage with the government on protection before a crisis erupts