Presentation by GPCProtection Mainstreaming Task Team Julien Marneffe Philippines December 2013 Objectives of workshop Introduce Protection Mainstreaming Present the 4 key Protection Mainstreaming principles ID: 1020963
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1. Protection MainstreamingPresentation by GPC/Protection Mainstreaming Task TeamJulien Marneffe, Philippines, December 2013
2. Objectives of workshopIntroduce Protection Mainstreaming Present the 4 key Protection Mainstreaming principlesProtection Mainstreaming ChecklistOutputs:Action Plan/Key priorities on Protection Mainstreaming & coordinationEvaluation of 2-hour training module
3. DefinitionsProtection“All activities aimed at obtaining full respect for the rights of the individual in accordance with the letter and the spirit of the relevant bodies of law (i.e., Human Rights Law, IHL, Refugee Law).”
4. DefinitionsProtection Mainstreaming“[It] is the process of incorporating protection principles, and promoting safety, dignity and meaningful access […] in all humanitarian activities.”
5. Humanitarian ImperativeHumanitarian action consists of two main pillars: protection and assistance.Protection is a core part of humanitarian action Not all humanitarian agencies are expected to implement Protection programmesResponsibility of all humanitarian agenciesEthical responsibility to incorporate protection principles into their humanitarian response programmes.
6. ProtectionMainstreaming v. ProgrammingHOWWHATMainstreamingNon-protectionProtectionProtectionYESNOYESNon-protectionYESYESNOProtection Mainstreaming enhances the quality and maximizes the impact of humanitarian programming. Protection Mainstreaming does NOT replace protection programming.Protection Mainstreaming is about HOW we provide assistance;Protection is about WHAT we do/provide.
7. Mainstreaming v. ProgrammeActivitiesType/SectorFood distributionFood securityAdapting food distribution implementation to ensure access by most vulnerable population – in particular elderly and persons with disabilitiesProtection mainstreamingMonitoring of Protection Needs and case management of persons with disabilitiesorDistributing dignity kits to vulnerable women in affected areas Protection
8. ProtectionMainstreaming v. ProgrammingMainstreamingProgrammingRisk analysis (Do No Harm) – eg. Time/location of distributionYESProtection analysis (eg. Is situation ripe for return?)YESIdentify all groups of vulnerable beneficiariesYESProtection monitoringYESCommunity information/consultation meetingYESInformation on services & Self-ReferralYESReferral/Case managementYESHuman Rights SensitizationYESAdvocacy on equal access, safety & dignity, accountability and participation issuesYESAdvocacy on Protection/Human Rights issuesYES
9. What Protection Mainstreaming needsGenuine commitment to humanitarian ethicsFlexibility from humanitarian actors & donorsTraining, key tools & best practices (inspiration)Thinking critically about humanitarian work through a “protection lens”
10. Protection Mainstreaming PrinciplesSafety & Dignity (Do No Harm)Equality (Meaningful access to impartial assistance)Participation and EmpowermentAccountability to affected populationsTHESE PRINCIPLES INFORM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLESTHEY ARE INTERTWINED, COMPLEMENTARY AND INTERDEPENDENT
11. Principle 1: Safety & DignityHumanitarians have a duty to promote the safety and dignity of affected populationsAvoid causing harm by creating additional threats, increasing discrimination or people’s vulnerabilityPrevent and minimize as much as possible any unintended negative effects of our intervention
12. Key activities for Safety & DignitySafety: Risk Analysis of humanitarian actions RISK = THREAT x VULNERABILITY x TIME/CAPACITYReport protection threats or Human Rights violationsDignity:(re-)Build self-esteem and self-confidence; Avoid stigmatization and victimization (see principle 3&4)Provide choice/opportunities for choice
13. How to ensure safety and dignity?Assessment, analysis and monitoringUnderstand the context, cultural norms and values, social dynamics and conflictsCritical thinkingEnsure participation and accountability to affected population (see principles 3 & 4)Sometimes, not providing assistance at all may be the right decisionIt is never too late to change plans
14. Principle 2: EqualityEnsure meaningful access to impartial assistance and services based on needs and without barriers/discriminationMeaningful access requires assistance and services that are:Available in sufficient quantity and qualityProvided on the basis of need and without discrimination*Know by the affected populationPhysically accessible and within safe reachFinancially accessibleCulturally appropriateSensitive to age and gender
15. Key activities for equalityIdentify vulnerable groups and their specific needsMen, Women, Children (girls & boys) and ElderlyPersons with disabilitiesMinorities (ethnic, religious,…)Identify actual and potential barriers to access and necessary remedies (for each group)Physical (distance, time,…)SecurityCulturalAdministrativeEconomicInformation
16. How to ensure meaningful access?Assessment through (at least) consultationPlan activities on appropriate days and timesInform the population on planned assistance and existing servicesSensitize population on services & access (address attitudes/reluctance)Monitor access to servicesAdvocate to end discrimination or lift barriers
17. Principle 3: ParticipationThe meaningful and active involvement of key stakeholders in each phase of a humanitarian programme cycleFrom mere information and consultation to full participation and empowermentParticipation is essential for/to:Helping rebuild dignity of affected populationsEnsuring that interventions are (more) relevant, appropriate and effectiveEngaging the communityEnabling us to draw on local knowledge and capacityBuild local capacity
18. How to ensure effective participation?Adapt type and intensity of participation to contextGradually increase participationWorking with local structures and leadersSupporting the development of self-protection capacities Assist people to access/realize their rights
19. Principle 4: AccountabilityThe means through which power is used responsiblyIt is a process of taking account of, and being held accountable by, different stakeholders, and primarily those who are affected by the exercise of powerAccountability to affected populations as the main stakeholders of humanitarian actionStandards:Codes of conductHumanitarian Accountability & Partnership Standards
20. Standards of AccountabilityCode of conductHumanitarian Accountability & Partnership StandardsDuty of careParticipation and informed consentOffer redressTransparencyComplementarity
21. How to be effectively accountableInforming the population on activities &informed consent of affected populationsProvide feedback on achievements, constraints, delays,… of humanitarian activitiesSetting up a feedback & complaints mechanism – in particular on (but not limited to) PSEADo not commit to more than you can provideManage expectations
22. PM and the Protection ClusterFour key responsibilities of the PC regarding PM:Ensure that PM is regularly placed on the agendas of the Inter-Cluster Coordination and HCT meetingsEnsure that PM is included in trainings of other clustersProvide briefings on the outcomes of protection assessments at ICC & HCT meetingsWork bilaterally with clusters that are considered to be of priority from a protection perspective to strengthen PM in their response
23. Additional resourcesWWW.GLOBALPROTECTIONCLUSTER.ORGProtection MainstreamingAnnotated reference listExternal resourcesExamples from Field Protection Clusters (tools) You can find examples of protection mainstreaming checklists from other clusters, in particular the Pacific Cluster and Palestine.Protection in natural disaster
24. Additional resourcesSafety & DignityDo No Harm Handbook (CDA)ParticipationParticipation Handbook (ALNAP, URD 2009)AccountabilityHumanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)Standards 2010Responding to EmergencyProtection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
25. Additional resourcesMinimum Inter-Agency Standards on Protection Mainstreaming (2012)Child ProtectionMinimum Standards for Child Protection (2013)See last section on mainstreaming of child protection in other humanitarian sectorsGender & SGBVGuidelines for Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Settings (IASC, 2005)