What does a Human Rights based approach mean for Diaconal work?

structure Round of introduction Why this workshop? Eurodiaconia’s work Example of Kerk in Actie Discussion 1)who is in the room? 2)what are your expectations of the workshop? 3)ED presents why are we offering this workshop what has ED secretariat done to foster a Human Rights approach (5 minutes) and presentation of KIA on CoE collective complaint mechanism (10 minutes) Working together to identify ideas and principles on what does a Human Rights approach means for diaconal organisation and how can this approached be promoted? (it will depend on the number of participants: either we go around the table or I split the group in 2s) 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Why this workshop? An evolution in social protection and service delivery from UNDHR 1948’s Moving from service delivery based on people’s needs to one based on people’s rights (dissatisfaction of needs vs violation of people’s rights) 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Objective is the realisation of rights equality and non-discrimination participation & inclusion accountability & rule of law The UN Common Understanding on HRBA (2003) 12/31/201812/31/2018

What does this mean for diaconal organisations ? When designing the service? When implementing, monitoring and evaluating? When advocating? Are the diaconal values of respect, dignity, un-conditionality and participation sufficient to bring a true Human Rights based approach? How to improve and operationalise a diaconal work based on a human rights based approach? This workshop will aim to discuss how is the human rights based approach taken up through diaconal social work?   A rights-based approach means integrating human rights norms and principles in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – an overview

http://www.waterlex.org/waterlex-toolkit/what-is-a-human-rights-based-approach-and-how-is-it-different-from-other-development-practices/ WaterLex Toolkit Integrating the Human Right to Water and Sanitation in Development Practice Do you recognise your organisation in one of these columns? Do you agree with this table – do you agree we should all, as diaconal organisations, tend toward the 3rd one? 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Eurodiaconia & Human Rights General approach (advocacy) Specific example: the concept note on child well-being Equality and non-discrimination Integrated approach to child well-being Tailor-made support to the community Unbiased advocacy on behalf of children 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Eurodiaconia’s members Kerk in Actie Presentation Q & A 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Kerk in Actie Kerk in Actie is the diaconal and missionary work of the Protestants Church in Holland We connect and strengthen churches and diaconal partners to work together, or work in the name of them to testify of the Gospel and to practice justice, compassion and stewardship We support and working together in different continents with more then 400 churches / partners and organizations and 1600 local churches in the Netherlands 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Tasks of Kerk in actie To support local churches and organizations in their diaconal mission. We connect them in a network and strengthen their initiatives To give financial support to 50 diaconal organizations supporting people who are excluded of the society or organize lobby. We support new innovated diaconal methods or policies To organize advocacy and lobby in the name of our churches at national level or in the EU 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Stad en kerk Stad en Kerk’ – the Foundation for City & Church – is a The Hague based organisation targeting and supporting the less privileged in society. Stek works on behalf of the Protestant Community of The Hague (PGG) and other social and church based organisations, of which PGG ‘Diaconie’ – social relief – is the most important. The foundation was established in 2004, is inspired by the vital power of Christian Faith and has dedicated itself to improving social harmony, quality and vitality of life in the city. 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Stad en kerk Stek wants to achieve her aims by providing facilities and expertise, and empowering people towards increased self-confidence and social independence. Stek also supports hundreds of volunteers and professionals in the (protestant) christian churches and affiliated organisations in The Hague. Stek’s activities include church innovation, welfare work in walk-in centers, special programmes for women, the elderly and children, empowerment of socially marginalized people, financial and social aid and other programmes to advance social harmony in both neighbourhoods and city.   12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

The complaint The complaint lodged by the Dutch Protestants Church at the Council of Europa: Dutch governement in violation of its Human Rights commitments under the Social Charter: basic social services for undocumented migrants 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Worse circumstances for undocumented migrants 2001 New Aliens Law Less rigths for migrants whose application had been denied but cannot go back. No support, no shelter for an increasing amount of migrants, living on the streets Stay in parking buildings as group and asking for help by visible action 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Reaction of the churcH Long tradition (national and local) in helping (undocumented) migrants Worried about the situation, working together with municipalities and others NOG’s and make a common statement: The state is creating this situation, which is in violation of its commitments under the European Social Charter 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Proces January 2013 the Protestants Church, through the Conference of European Churches, formally lodged a complaint against the State at the European Commitee for Social Rights of the Council of Europe. Central of the complaint was the fact that, by withholding food, shelter and clothing to undocumented migrants was endangering their right to life and to humane treatment. 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Motivation President pastor Ds Arjan Plaisier The Bible exhorts us to protect human dignity. Every human being was created as an image of God. That applies explicitly also to people obliged to live in the streets. The church can do no other than rise to defend our dignity 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

ECSR Judgement The Committee request for an immediate measure six month later, in a preliminary judgement, finds that the present situation threatens to do irreparable harm to life and psysical integrity by withholding basic support, food and clothing 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Decision The committee confirmed that the State in this matter is in violation of its obligations under the Charter. It also states uneguivocally that the present system violates human dignity and the Charter cannot be limited to people residing legally in the country 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Impact Political Battle Judicial Battle Bed, Bath and Bread temporally locations support by the Government ESCR decision leads to discussion: was it binding or you have be take into account? 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

The Church involved This proces was a logical step for the Church after many years seeking for solutions for people living in very precariousness circumstances Using the human right system because this gives an opening to change the situation which was endangering human diginity of many people Linked to the vision of the Church that people are creations of God and we have to stand for dignity of live. 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Conclusion primary The Human Rigths Based Approach gives the possibility to ask the autorities, who are responsible, to change their policy which created a bad situation for people but also for the society Clear connection between the Christian vision and values and the key point of the complaint. The goal of diaconal work is bringing hope, sharing Gods love, take care of every human being and stand up for their rights when they cannot do it by their own. 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

Concluding together What does this mean for diaconal organisations today? When designing the service? When implementing, monitoring and evaluating? When advocating? Are the diaconal values of respect, dignity, un-conditionality and participation sufficient to bring a true Human Rights based approach? How to improve and operationalise a diaconal work based on a human rights based approach? This workshop will aim to discuss how is the human rights based approach taken up through diaconal social work?   A rights-based approach means integrating human rights norms and principles in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – an overview

How to move forward? What have you learnt? What is confirmed by this exchange? What could be done differently in your organisation? 12/31/201812/31/2018 Eurodiaconia – M&E Network meeting

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