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1 Civil-Military and Police Engagement 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) World Vision International © 2009 Coordination needs and realities between military and CSOs

2 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 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

3 Equip communities on disaster preparedness and resilience Advocate for international (often non- military) solutions Advocate on humanitarian issues 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) What do NGOs like World Vision Do

4 Complex Humanitarian Emergencies complicated, multi- layered relationships mission overlap, mandate competition clash of organisational culture Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

5 Natural Disasters less complicated relationships less mandate competition organisational culture less problematic Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

6 UNREASONABLE REQUESTS? Security Briefings - tell us where the bad guys are but dont ask us to tell you who we see Ambient Security - keep us safe while were out and about but dont come too close and dont do reconnaissance in our area NGO demands during emergencies 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

7 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 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

8 Presumed NGO perceptions of militaries 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

9 Presumed Military perceptions of NGOs 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

10 NGO and Military Cultures: Differences 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) CIVILMilitary/Police No arms Carry Arms Flexible Set systems Flat structure and delegated authority Hierarchical /command structure IndependentHighly disciplined Ethic centredTask centred

11 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 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

12 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 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

13 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. 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

14 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 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

15 Management Framework Liaison Arrangements Staff Conduct Joint Training Sessions Joint Relief Operations Use of Armed Security Information Sharing Funding CIVMIL Operations Manual How can/should NGOs engage with military actors? 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

16 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?

17 Principles to Practical action 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

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19 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 2 nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

20 Questions ? Thank You! Anything else …


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