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Webcast: Programme Guidance Note on Engaging with Non-State Entities in Humanitarian Action – Issued 5 December 2011

Webcast: Programme Guidance Note on Engaging with Non-State Entities in Humanitarian Action – Issued 5 December 2011 by DPP and EMOPS. 16 February 2012. What is in this Programme Guidance Note? . R easons for UNICEF to engage with NSEs B road legal and policy framework

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Webcast: Programme Guidance Note on Engaging with Non-State Entities in Humanitarian Action – Issued 5 December 2011

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  1. Webcast:Programme Guidance Note on Engaging with Non-State Entities in Humanitarian Action – Issued 5 December 2011 by DPP and EMOPS 16 February 2012

  2. What is in this Programme Guidance Note? Reasons for UNICEF to engage with NSEs Broad legal and policy framework If and when such engagement is appropriate, and how to proceed within the organization

  3. How does this fit in with other guidance? The PPPM The development/humanitarian continuum in Country Offices programming.

  4. What Situations does this Programme Guidance Note cover? Guidance note covers humanitarian action. Guidance may be relevant in non-humanitarian situations, but the legal and policy frameworks, possible approaches and risks are different in non-humanitarian settings and are beyond the scope of this guidance.

  5. Why do we need this Programme Guidance Note? Guidance aims to help staff handle decision-making competently and confidently

  6. Why does UNICEF engage with non-state entities? To achieve the CCCs may necessitate engaging with NSEs To advocate in favor of and to secure access to populations To secure commitments to fulfill the rights of children in humanitarian emergencies To advance accountability for perpetrators of violence against children To mitigate risks to staff security

  7. Applicable International Legal and Normative Framework • INTERNATIONAL LAW • (a) International Humanitarian Law • (b) International Criminal Law • INTERNATIONAL NORMS • (a) Resolutions of United Nations Organs • (b) Other Standards • HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (HRL)

  8. Decision to engage with NSEs Analysingthe Situation Clarify the objective of engagement

  9. Decision to engage with NSEs C. Responsibility for the decision At country level, decisions are made by Representatives, who must be familiar with the guidance. For HQ support, the EMOPS Director acts as the focal point and as the coordinator of all internal consultations, including with the OED, as necessary. RD must be kept appraised at all times. ED must green light any new engagement with an NSE, including any significant changes in the nature of an ongoing engagement.

  10. Consultations When the risk associated with NSE engagement is limited to country level When the risk associated with engagement has broader implications When engagement is with individuals linked to International Criminal Court

  11. Risk management

  12. How to Decide: A Practitioners’ Checklist 12) When in doubt, ask for help Contact the Director of EMOPS, through the 24-hour OPSCEN (+1-212-326-7222).

  13. Thank you - Questions?

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