Civil-Military and Police Engagement
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“Coordination needs
and realities between
military and CSOs”
World Vision International © 2009
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
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What do NGOs like World Vision Do
Equip communities on disaster
preparedness and resilience
Advocate for international (often nonmilitary) solutions
Advocate on humanitarian issues
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Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration
Complex Humanitarian
Emergencies
complicated, multilayered relationships
mission overlap,
mandate competition
clash of
organisational culture
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Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration
Natural Disasters
less complicated
relationships
less mandate
competition
organisational culture
less problematic
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UNREASONABLE REQUESTS?
NGO demands during emergencies
Security Briefings
- tell us where the bad guys are but don’t ask us
to tell you who we see
“Ambient Security”
- keep us safe while we’re out and about but don’t
come too close and don’t do reconnaissance in
‘our’ area
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UNREASONABLE REQUESTS?
NGO demands during emergencies
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?
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Presumed NGO perceptions of militaries
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Presumed Military perceptions of NGOs
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NGO and Military Cultures: Differences
CIVIL
Military/Police
No arms
Carry Arms
Flexible
Set systems
Flat structure and
delegated authority
Hierarchical
/command structure
Independent
Highly disciplined
Ethic centred
Task centred
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STANDARDS:
Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct
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.
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Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct
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.
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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.
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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
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CIVMIL Operations Manual
How can/should NGOs engage with military actors?
Management Framework
Liaison Arrangements
Staff Conduct
Joint Training Sessions
Joint Relief Operations
Use of Armed Security
Information Sharing
Funding
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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?
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Principles to Practical action
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Absolute Principles
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
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Anything else…
Questions ?
Thank You!
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