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Session 3 Working with the Government in Emergencies

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

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Session 3 Working with the Government in Emergencies

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  1. Session 3Working with the Government in Emergencies

  2. 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 Identify what support exists and how you can access it

  3. Part I: Working with the Government Part II: Leading on Protection

  4. I. Working with the Government RC Reflection Context Main challenges Effective approaches Lessons learnt

  5. 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:

  6. Some Approaches Quiet diplomacy in country by RC by other agencies High-level diplomacy (ERC, SG) Mobilize neighboring states or donors

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. II. Leading and Coordinating an Inter-Agency Protection Strategy RC Reflection RC’s role Challenges and opportunities Lessons learnt

  10. The Concept of Protection

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Legal Frameworks for Protection Human Rights Law / Refugee Law International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Key Protection Principles Regional Instruments

  14. 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

  15. Seek Support and Assistance from the ERC from OHCHR Human Rights advisors, ProCAP, etc.

  16. Any Questions? Support needed Major challenges

  17. 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

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