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Concerted Planning and Action. Military and Civilian Efforts in Post-conflict

Concerted Planning and Action. Military and Civilian Efforts in Post-conflict. Platform of principles……. Code of Conduct. The “Ten Commandments” for good conduct in emergencies established 1995 in the aftermath of the Rwanda crisis. Signed by the International

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Concerted Planning and Action. Military and Civilian Efforts in Post-conflict

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  1. Concerted Planning and Action. Military and Civilian Efforts in Post-conflict Platform of principles……

  2. Code of Conduct The “Ten Commandments” for good conduct in emergencies established 1995 in the aftermath of the Rwanda crisis. Signed by the International Red Cross, Red Crescent and NGO’s in disaster response. Full copy attached.

  3. “The first four….” 1.The humanitarian imperative comes first 2.Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients, and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone 3.Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint 4.We shall endeavour not to act as instruments of government foreign policy

  4. Operational Principles, Guidelines and Considerations

  5. • It is vital for a humanitarian organisation to maintain its impartiality and neutrality • A clear division between combatants and non-combatants is essential. US Army HQ. Baquba -Iraq

  6. . • Coordination and cooperation between humanitarian organisations and the military should be guided by “Do no harm” principles and Code of Conduct • Dependence on military resources should only take place over a limited amount of time “Disputed” barracks in Baquba Iraq. Disagreements between DRC and the military. The humanitarian aspect won!

  7. . • Humanitarian organisations should be in the lead regarding implementation of humanitarian activities, and they should not implement any activities on behalf of the military or represent them (the military) or their policies. • Utilisation of military resources, armed protection and combined humanitarian/military operations - only if such co-operation will cover critical humanitarian needs. • Humanitarian assistance is provided only on the basis of needs. • Mutual knowledge of mandates

  8. Peace Combat Non combat Peace enforcement situations (Peace) (without International Mandate) Peacekeeping – International Mandate Combat Situations Direct co-operation Training Common activities/ projects Collaboration Coordinated Activities/projects. Implemented separately. Security Information Exchange Security Needs and problems to address Co-existence Coordination of movement. No direct and formal contacts. Security ?

  9. Platform of pragmatism…… • Who are they (The military) and who are they representing? • We (Humanitarians) have always accepted any security umbrella. We depend on it, do coordination etc. Soldiers (Children) in Liberia

  10. . • Popular support? Kosovo • Security The Balkans • Information Iraq • Training Denmark • Resources Tsunami Escort vehicle. The Balkans Ache Province January 2005

  11. Code of Conduct (Attachment) 1. The humanitarian imperative comes first 2. Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or nationality of the recipients, and without adverse distinction of any kind. Aid priorities are calculated on the basis of need alone 3. Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint 4. We shall endeavour not to act as instruments of government foreign policy 5. We shall respect culture and custom 6. We shall attempt to build disaster response on local capacities 7. Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid 8. Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs 9. We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources 10. In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall recognise disaster victims as dignified human beings, not hopeless objects

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