Protection Sector WG Protection Sector WG

26.03.2018

Agenda

1. Review of Action points (see Action Point Sheet)

2. Remarks of the Chair and Sub-Sector Coordinators

and IM teams

3. Situations in the Field and responses requested to

the Sector

– Afrin situation (currently discussed in the PWG

Aleppo more in detail at operational level)

– East Ghouta (in coordination with PWG Damascus/

Rural Damascus)

4. SHF/ recap/ intentions/ Vetting Committee

Updates from Chair and Coordinators

� HRP 2017 report soon to be issued reflecting 2017

collective activities and results

� HRP 2018 still in discussion but projects already on

OPS/FTS (link shared)

https://fts.unocha.org/appeals/629/summaryhttps://fts.unocha.org/appeals/629/summary

� Calendar for HNO/ HRP 2019 starting

� FTS and request for financial update for Sector

members, especially those with HRP projects:

messages /instructions shared on 23 March

− Commitment in the project sheet

− Necessary to understand real funding gap

Updates from Chair and Coordinators

� IM quick update

− 4W for Jan/ Feb completed (maps soon to be shared); 40 partners

reporting (VS 62 at the end of 2017)

− All material disseminated after 12-13 Workshop (General Protection

CP, GBV) and one booklet (GP) in Arabic forthcoming

− Catch-up session on 4th April for partners who could not attend the

earlier workshop and other interested staff. earlier workshop and other interested staff.

� CP Sub-Sector (non-emergency)

− Technical Task force on Risk Education formed to develop tailored

minimum standards

� GBV Sub-sector (non emergency)

− GBV mainstreaming training (Beirut 4-8 March)

− Call for partners to communicate to the GBV sub-sector their training

plan on GBV topics/issues to avoid overlapping

AfrinAfrin

Situation in Afrin/ Aleppo

INITIAL SITUATION to end February

� Estimated some 320,000 people residing in Afrin and Tall Refaat

� Initial (February) limited outflows from Afrin into Aleppo; closure

of exit points and challenges in freedom of movement

� Scarce presence of partners (including protection) within Afrin

� Initial Scenario of 30,000 displaced toward Aleppo planned (Rural

Aleppo and Aleppo city)

� Concern for IDPs seeking safety who are reportedly prevented

exit from Afrin or further movements towards Aleppo �

Advocacy points prepared by the Protection Sector for the HC

Situation in February

Source: PWG Aleppo

Situation in February

Source: PWG Aleppo

Current Situation in Afrin/ Aleppo

� With the advance of the TF and FSA and the occupation of

Afrin massive outflows of IDPs towards Tal Rafaat, Nubl, Zahraa

� Not clear pattern of return due to current situation in Afrin

� Current concern on freedom of movement towards Aleppo city

� Congestion of sites in Nubul, Zahraa, Tel Rafaat

� Almost 100,000 in Tel Rafaat and surrounding areas (security � Almost 100,000 in Tel Rafaat and surrounding areas (security

concerns for the evolving military opeations)

� Some 30,000 IDPs in Nubl and Zahraa

� Few families in Aleppo (became IDPs “sur place”)

� Precarious conditions and saturation of alternative

accommodations triggering protection risks and concerns

� Initial outflows reported in Menbj and Hassakeh (Newrooz site)

Current Situation in Afrin/ Aleppo

� High level of distress/trauma due to exposure to hostilities and

dynamic of the flight

� High need for support PFA/ PSS especially for children

� Need for integrated protection services

� Challenges of language barrier in provision of services

� Restrictions of choice of destination for IDPs� Restrictions of choice of destination for IDPs

− Creates saturation in current areas of displacement;

− Overstretch local communities

− Prevent s IDPs from accessing available services in Aleppo

− Critical considerations for medical evacuation cases

− Increase dependency of aid and decrease self-reliance

� Fluid situation in Tel Rafaat, with possible new insecurity

� Unclear protection of the right of return to Afrin

Current Sector Response (PWG Aleppo)

� Convoy to Afrin / Tel Refaat

− Protection participation (limited ability to provide “services” but

importance of robust protection/ CP/ GBV presence)

− Protective / dignity items for women and girls; RE material

− Access for UN agencies less predictable

� Rural area (Nubl, Zahraa, Tel Refaat) � Rural area (Nubl, Zahraa, Tel Refaat)

− Capacity had to be significantly scaled up building around

existing facilities in Nubl and Zahraa (mobile teams, ORVs);

− Further scale up to be met with additional resources (SHF);

− Tel Rafaat as area with limited presence of partners and mobile

activities prioritized in this phase (CP mobile teams, GBV/RH

integrated mobile teams, Aleppo-based Mobile teams and ORV

connected to Community Centers)

As included in a revised Inter-Sector Plan (to be soon finalized)

� Aleppo City

− Current adequate capacity and imite referrals already ongoing

through well-established network of Protection Facilities (17 CCs

with ORVs and mobile units, 53 CFS, 3 WGSS and 10 mobile

unites GBV/ RH)

Current Sector Response (PWG Aleppo)

− Absorption capacity may become an issue in case of major

influxes with hosting arrangement/ shelters not able to host all

IDPs (and generating protection risks)

� Sheikh Maqsoud /other former Kurdish-controlled

neighborhoods of Aleppo city

− Currently more limited presence of protection partners

− Presence and protection activities can be expanded provided

that sustained access is possible (PWG Aleppo discussion)

Main areas of displacement/ activities – March 2018

Please refer to table on interventions

Main areas of displacement/ activities – March 2018

30 KM to Aleppo

Please refer to table on interventions

− Operational response needs to be coordinated primarily with

sector/ sub-sectors at sub-national level (PWG Aleppo): direct

contacts, better knowledge, close to point of delivery

− New activities, including SHF projects, needs to be discussed at

local level to ensure coherence

− Current daily emergency report according to OCHA format ->

Current Sector Response (PWG Aleppo)

− Current daily emergency report according to OCHA format ->

Please report your activities to Aleppo Sector/ sub-Sector focal

points

− Sector/ Sub-Sectors at central level backstopping and

supporting (response plans drafting ) and advocacy including

with humanitarian leadership

− Plans and operational information from partners to be

addressed with Sub-national focal points in Aleppo

− SSSD reconfirmed activities in Nubl and Zahraa (multisector) and the need

for protection resources in the area (as per plan and info from PWG Aleppo)

− MSJM confirmed multi sector activities in Tal Rafaat as well as the mobile

GBV/ RH integrated teams

− UNFPA and UNICEF confirmed their activity as included in the inter-sector

plan

− UNICEF and partners have deployed case managers in Tel Rafat connected to

Current Sector Response (Discussion)

− UNICEF and partners have deployed case managers in Tel Rafat connected to

DOSAL

− Oxfam will integrate protection in their WASH interventions

− SARC is already active in partnership with various UN agencies in all areas

with their volunteers

− Medair also confirmed multi-sector activities in Tel Rafaat with attention to

Persons with Disabilities

− Language barriers were highlighted in some segments of the population

(older persons, children) and are being addressed also through the

recruitment of volunteers from amongst the IDP community.

East GhoutaEast Ghouta

Site Total # of IDPs

who arrived at

the site from

the opening

date

# of IDPs as of

the morning of

25 March

# of IDPs arrived

at the sites on

24 March

# of IDPs who

left the site on

24-25 March

Accumulative # of

IDPs who left the

site

# of IDPs as of the

morning of26 March

Electricity

Building in

Adra

13500 5860 0 700 7750 5160

Schools

Compound in

Adra

5400 2000 0 200 3400 1800

Nashabye 5760 3025 2 81 3773 2946

Herjalleh 19184 18289 0 345 920 17944

Dweir 16118 11128 0 1045 4935 10083

Najha 8357 7038 0 275 1484 6763

Fayhaa 6369 6019 0 700 700 5317

Akram Abu Al

Naser

729 0 729 20 20 709

Boueda 0 0 0 0

Al Mattaleh 0 0 0 0 0

Total 75417 53359 731 3366 22982 50722

Source MOLA through OCHA 26.03.2018

East Ghouta− Difficult humanitarian situation of the civilian population in

sites;

− 8 collective sites populated, other identified (GoS); almost 51,000 people as of 26 March.

− Possible new arrivals foreseen

− So far uncoordinated site management creating challenges in assistance, duplication

− No coordination in rapid registration with multiple actors − No coordination in rapid registration with multiple actors

− Movement regulations in the sites (largely due to security screening) a challenges hindering IDPs from accessing services outside the sites

− All mapping/referral pathway initially drafted has a limited use as IDPs are in the sites

− Sponsorship system welcomed and to be supported for decongestion of sites but clarity is needed on procedures

ALL SERVICES

WE HAVE ......

OUTSIDE ):

Al-Fayha 23 March

Dweir 26 March

East Ghouta IDP Sites - Needs− Array of protection concerns and needs

− Overall conditions (variable across sites but some critical)

− Psychological distress due to prolonged exposure to hostilities, due to the situation in the sites: (PFA/ PSS) and special attention to children needed but also other persons with specific needs

− Family separation (whereabouts known/ unknown)

− Environment in the sites (overcrowding, privacy) triggering concerns on GBV (GBV mainstreaming efforts ongoing)concerns on GBV (GBV mainstreaming efforts ongoing)

− Presence of UAC/ SC in urgent need for case management

− Coordinated Registration to detect specific needs (BASIC) followed by more articulated case management

− Civil Documentation support also to enhance freedom of movement (Partners active)

− Coordinated information on available services (overall services/site management but also protection-specific)

East Ghouta IDP Sites Response

� UN Protection agencies teams on the ground daily to

identify protection needs, organize referrals, support rapid

interventions and inform evidence-based advocacy

� Several child protection teams and GBV teams on the

ground, for protection needs identifications and services

(PFA/ PSS), registration of specific needs, starting referral

of UASC/ SC and case managementof UASC/ SC and case management

� Distribution of dignity kits

� In several sites, legal aid support on civil status

documentation. Some 7,800 individual counseling so far

provided through specialized protection sector partners.

� UNICEF and partners set up 5 tents in 3 sites to serve as

child friendly spaces and information desks.

East Ghouta IDP Sites Response

� Technical support offered to to assist rapid registration

� Integrated GBV/RH/PSS mobile teams offering services in

the sites but with limitations due lack of privacy

� GBV risk mitigation measures through involvement of

sectors lead on GBV mainstreaming

� Coordination and mapping of actors in the sites� Coordination and mapping of actors in the sites

� Advocacy on protection standards and principles with

various stakeholders

� Inter-sector plan for EG has been revised (to be shared

as soon as available)

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Status

(Delivered

or in the

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Date (by

when if

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estimated

date of

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Number

of

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Gaps Challenges

Khrbet

Al WardAl Ward

Daily report Excel to be sent to the IM teams (OCHA template)

Discussion

− Mapping of partners in the sites A MUST: who / which site/ what type of services

− Principles of referral (Material prepared to sensitize staff on how to approach identification of individuals in needs)

− Referral pathways INSIDE the sites to be completed based on the mapping

− Coordinated use of facilities (e.g. information desks)− Coordinated use of facilities (e.g. information desks)

− Referral Pathway Damascus/ Rural to be used at EXIT point (for IDPs exiting the sites)

− Specialized actors to agree on case management forms and procedures (UAC/ SC)

− Safety messaging? Information desk?

− Possible technical advice to mandated actors (e.g. on rapid humanitarian registration initial discussion)

Discussion

− Capacity support on protection/ especially GBV

mainstreaming is already ongoing with some sectors,

particularly WASH. Availability of dedicated resources is

however a challenge.

− Request to partners to REPORT (Excel format or Kobo form) �

Request sent to partners but few responses so far.

Partners confirmed the preference for Excel. Partners confirmed the preference for Excel.

− OPERATIONAL COORDINATION DAMASCUS/ RURAL DAM PWG

� Opportunity and importance to have operational

discussions amongst actors on the ground to adopt quick

actions where needed, respond to situations developing daily,

and coordinate better on the ground. Possibility for periodical

meetings amongst operational protection agencies to be

explored; meetings should be JOINT (Protection, CP, GBV) for

better coordination and economy of time and resources.

Discussion

− Access so far has been granted to local actors, with some

forms of facilitation and fast tracking for projects

(Governor Rural Damascus for NGO UN partners).

− Advocacy needs to continue on the importance for NGOs

and INGOs to have access to fill gaps in protection

expertise IF IMMEDIATELY OPERATIONAL.

− Advocacy on possibility to ingrate protection resources in

mobile units (e.g. Health, RH), to be available for all actors.

SARC encouraged to facilitate this possibility for INGOs.

− Importance of coordinating and possibly collocating

activities (e.g. support to forthcoming UNICEF-supported

information desks)

Discussion

− Discussion on Mapping the presence of protection actors by sites �

o Essential too for coordination and to promote synergies

o To be kept simple, but with clarity in the activity and in the expertise of the staff (e.g. volunteers).

o To clearly define implemented activities from planned activities and being quickly updated by partners when the plans are implemented. implemented.

o Initial populated map (based on information received, daily reports, mission reports) to be circulated and feedback as son as possible.

o As a basis for a referral pathway for the sites

− Sensitization of staff through short messaging on how to address referrals

− Importance of the existing referral pathway OUTSIDE the sites for exiting population

SHFSHF

SHF RESERVE

� Allocation of reserve 20 million USD for emergency interventions Ghouta and Afrin

� Communication shared with partners on 20th February

� Deadline 27th February

� No allocation yet within Sectors

� Priorities for Sectors shared in the message and summary in the Allocation Strategythe Allocation Strategy

� Conditions for implementation: timeliness, approvals to operate in the selected locations and the SHF financial eligibility for partners.

� For financial eligibility OCHA contacts shared

� Applications?

� VETTING COMMITTEE (Coordinators, sub-national, 1 INGO, 1 NGO): volunteers?

SHF RESERVE – likely applicants

Ghouta (and preliminary indication on sites) AfrinSSSD (ADRA electricity complex, Al Nasr) SSSD

MSJM (Harjellah, Nashbiyeh) and Kafr Batna plus

other Ghouta locations

ADRA

ADRA (Harjelleh) UNHCR

IMC (Najha, and where needed mobile units)

Multisector (Health/ Wash/Pro)

UNFPA

Multisector (Health/ Wash/Pro)

UNRWA (Yarmouk) UNICEF

UNHCR (legal aid)

UNDP

UNICEF (Across sites)

UNFPA (Across sites)

Preliminary indications during the meeting

Main Conclusions - Action Points

� Partners to communicate possible interest for catch-up

session on 4W on 4th April (by 27 March)

� Partners to make all efforts to report on FTS, especially

those who have projects in the HRP 2018.

� Partners to continue to liaise with PWG Aleppo for all � Partners to continue to liaise with PWG Aleppo for all

operational issues related to Afrin Emergency (including

reporting on plans and activities on the ground).

� Coordinators to share the mapping of protection

actors/ activities in the East Ghouta sites; partners to

complete ASAP with CURRENT and PLANNED activities

���� By Thursday COB

Main Conclusions - Action Points

� Partners to report their daily activities in the EG IDP Sites the IM Team to be properly reflected in the periodical inter-sector reports on EG.

� Common messaging (e.g. Safety messages), sensitisation material to be shared across Sectors mailing lists for possible use by all sector members.

� Coordinators to share the quick checklists on referrals for staff � Coordinators to share the quick checklists on referrals for staff sensitisation

� Discussion between the three leading protection agencies (UNHCR/ UNFPA/ UNICEF) to call periodical OPERATIONAL meeting on the EG emergency. The National Coordinators can support, but cannot substitute the knowledge on the ground.

� Possibility for further training of staff on referrals

� Partners to submit the SHF proposal by the set deadline and to contact OCHA on any query related to eligibility and number of projects