Civil-Military and Police Engagement2nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
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“Coordination needs and realities between military and CSOs”
What do NGOs like World Vision Do
Work closely with local communities
- - Health, Nutrition, Education, Shelter, Child registration, Watsan, IDP, DRR, relief response etc
Identify long-term, sustainable development opportunities
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Equip communities on disaster preparedness and resilience
Advocate for international (often non-military) solutions
Advocate on humanitarian issues
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What do NGOs like World Vision Do
Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
complicated, multi-layered relationships
mission overlap, mandate competition
clash of organisational culture
Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration
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Natural Disasters
less complicated relationships
less mandate competition
organisational culture less problematic
Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration
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UNREASONABLE REQUESTS?
Security Briefings
- tell us where the bad guys are but don’t ask us to tell you who we see
“Ambient Security” - keep us safe while we’re out and about but
don’t come too close and don’t do reconnaissance in ‘our’ area
NGO demands during emergencies
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Landmine Locations - give us maps and breech roads when
necessary, but leave humanitarian clearance to us and the locals
Logistics
– can you move some stuff for us …. anonymously?
UNREASONABLE REQUESTS?
NGO demands during emergencies
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Presumed NGO perceptions of militaries
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Presumed Military perceptions of NGOs
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NGO and Military Cultures: Differences
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CIVIL Military/Police
No arms Carry Arms
Flexible Set systems
Flat structure and delegated authority
Hierarchical /command structure
Independent Highly disciplined
Ethic centred Task centred
STANDARDS:
1) Humanitarian imperative comes first.
2) Impartiality - Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or
nationality of recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Priorities calculated on basis of need alone.
3) Neutrality: - Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.
Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct
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4. Independence- We shall endeavour not to act as instruments of government foreign policy.
5. Respect- We shall respect culture and custom.
6) Local - We shall attempt to build disaster response on
local capacities.
7) Participation- Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid.
Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct
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Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct
8) Mitigation- Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs.
9) Transparency- We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.
10)Dignity- In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall recognise disaster victims as dignified human beings, not hopeless objects.
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How Do NGOs Coordinate?
Civil-Military Coordination Section (CMCS)
CIMIC- avoid because implies inclusion into military
operations
CMCoord- UN Approach (UNOCHA) coordination not cooperation
CIVMIL- NGO Approach more flexible and independent
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Management FrameworkLiaison ArrangementsStaff ConductJoint Training SessionsJoint Relief OperationsUse of Armed SecurityInformation SharingFunding
CIVMIL Operations CIVMIL Operations ManualManual
How can/should NGOs engage with military actors?
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HISS-CAM is a tool to help staff thinking through difficult operational and policy decisions they may face when interacting with military and other armed actors.
How can we achieve the necessary balance between principles and pragmatism in our operations?
Principles to Practical action
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2nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Always abide by ICRC and Sphere Code of Conduct
Always promote respect for Human Rights and Child Rights Conventions by military
Never gather intelligence except for WV purposes
Never permit use of WV vehicles for transport of armed insurgents, POWs, or weapons
Absolute Principles
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2nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Questions ?
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