1. UNCLASSIFIED September 2015 Jakarta, Indonesia This brief is classified: GEMA BHAKTI 15 Humanitarian Security

2. UNCLASSIFIED 2 Humanitarian Security A.Relief workers and organisations are protected by IHL B.In addition to protection provided by IHL, acceptance of their humanitarian mandate by all parties provides added protection C.Security risks may be caused by lack of knowledge of IHL among armed actors D.Humanitarian principles remain the key to gain all parties’ acceptance of humanitarian action, actors and to create Humanitarian Space E.Complex security environments require robust security management and acceptance of higher risks.

3. UNCLASSIFIED 3 Approaches to Security Security risks are managed and balanced with criticality of assistance (Programme Criticality) Steps to create humanitarian space and access include comprehensive risk assessment based on thorough local knowledge Many risks can be reduced by trust and acceptance Acceptance-based approaches depend on long-term and continuous dialogue and partnerships – includes ‘Do No Harm’ strategies Good practices include ‘‘local co-ownership’’ of programmes

4. UNCLASSIFIED 4 Approaches to Security Negotiating Access Low-profile Approach Remote Programming Deterrent Measures

5. UNCLASSIFIED 5 Security in the UN System A.Host Government B.The Designated Official (DO) C.The Security Management Team (SMT) D.UN Department for Safety and Security (DSS) E.Security Cell F.Saving Lives Together (SLT) framework

6. UNCLASSIFIED 6 Key Points Humanitarian principles matter: many risks can be reduced by trust and acceptance if humanitarian actors are widely perceived as neutral and impartial An acceptance-based approach is the most sustainable strategy to create Humanitarian Space The host government has the primary responsibility for the protection of humanitarian workers in the country

7. UNCLASSIFIED 7 Key Points Remaining risks can be reduced by good security risk management; local knowledge, staff and stakeholders are crucial Humanitarian community communicates with all actors that can provide, restrict or influence humanitarian access The SMT and the Security Cell are coordination platforms for UN security management

8. UNCLASSIFIED 8 Humanitarian Security Questions?