Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Module 4: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PEACEKEEPING MISSION COMPONENTS AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS 1 1

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Learning Outcomes Understand that protecting children in armed conflict is a shared responsibility Understand the mission components and your role in protecting children Understand the coordination mechanisms in missions 2

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Sample Multidimensional Mission Structure HOM/ SRSG HOMC/Force Commander DSRSG RC/HC HOPC/Police Commissioner UNDP Force Support Elements Formed Police Units Police Advisers Civil Affairs Political Affairs Legal Affairs Press/ Public Info Human Rights Conduct & Discipline Child Protection DDRGender Chief of Staff Director Mission Support DSRSG/ Deputy HOM Chief ISS Chief Admin Services OCHA UNICEF UNHCR OHCHR WFPWHO National Organisations NGO JLOC JOCJMAC Senior Military Observer UNMO TeamsUnits Sector Commanders Security UN Authority UN OPCON Coordination 3

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Country Capital Provincial Capital UN Field Office Mission HQ Force HQ Field Office Field Office Bn UN Police Sector HQ UN Police Field Office Field Office FIELD OFFICE  Head of Office (Political)  Regional Admin Officer  Civil Affairs  Human Rights  Child Protection Adviser  Etc. 4

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Child Protection Advisers Point of contact for peacekeeping mission Advise all mission components on child protection Monitor and report on six grave violations Negotiate agreements of release of children Conduct trainings on child protection Coordinate with UNICEF and other relevant actors Advocate for child protection needs Note: In the absence of a child protection component, the human rights component works on child protection and child rights 5

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers (Military) Child Protection Officer Advise the Battalion Commander on all issues related to the protection of children Liaise between child protection actors and the battalion Establish an alert system to transmit information received on any of the six grave violations through command channel and also to the child protection unit/section Coordinate with Military Child Protection Officer at Force/Mission HQ 6

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers (Military) Child Protection Officer SOPs on the hand-over of child soldiers Guidelines for the battalion on children’s issues including Detention Conduct during interaction with children Prevention of all forms of exploitation of children including child labour and sexual exploitation Note: The CP Officer acts under the supervision of the XO/2IC 7

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Sharing the Responsibility: An Example Civilian Affairs DDR Human Rights Political Affairs Military Physical Protection Child Justice Political Negotiations/Advocacy Investigations Child-Sensitive DDR Community Sensitization & Quick Impact Projects CHILD PROTECTION Police Judicial Corrections Mission Support Special Flights 8

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Civilian Component DSRSG RC/HC Legal Affairs Press/ Public Info Conduct & Discipline Child Protection DDRGender DSRSG/ Deputy HOM Chief ISS JLOC Chief of Staff JOCJMAC Security Chief Admin Services Civil Affairs Political Affairs Human Rights Director Mission Support HOM/ SRSG 9

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Sample Multidimensional Mission Structure HOPC/Police Commissioner Police Advisers Formed Police Units 10

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers External Actors UNDPNGOsICRC Regional Organisations UNHCROCHAUNICEF 11

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers UN Country Team UNICEFUNHCRWHOWFPUNDP UN Women 12

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Non-Governmental Organisations Who they are: International, regional, national or local organisations Not part of the UN or the in-country government What they do: Have special interests and capacities in child protection Are in contact or close consultation with CP Advisers 13

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers National Authorities and Organisations Protection of civilians, including children, is the primary responsibility of the host government Close coordination with government and local authorities Long-term sustainability and local ownership 14

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Child Protection Coordination Head of Mission CHILD PROTECTION ADVISER MIL. CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER MILITARY OFFICER (first point of contact w children) HOST GOVERNMENT UNICEF (e.g. family tracing) NGOS (provide interim care) 15 Result: Verified information on 6 grave violations is reported to UNHQ Result: Response to Child Protection concern

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers DMS UN SECURITY COUNCIL NGO ICRC Tracks family in home country Provides basic services Military Finds foreign children detained with military group CPA Negotiates release Child Protection Coordination Example – Foreign Child Soldier DMS or military component may provide transport to CP Shelter Works with UNHCR & UNCT facilitate cross- border transfer UNICEF Reporting Informing SANCTIONS! Children reunited with families SRSG Facilitates family reunification 16

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers Take Away Child protection is a team effort and everyone has a role to play Responsibilities differ and are complimentary Coordination is essential Reporting is crucial to trigger the chain of action Military should establish CP focal points at Force, Sector, Battalion and Company levels Establish CP information requirements and mechanisms for information sharing with CPA 17

Specialised Training Materials on Child Protection for UN Peacekeepers References United Nations, DPKO/DFS. Policy on Mainstreaming the Protection, Rights and Well-Being of Children Affected by Armed Conflict within UN Peacekeeping Operations, June United Nations, DPKO ITS. Draft: Child Protection in Peacekeeping Training Modules, Core Pre-deployment Training Materials, September United Nations. Integrated Missions Planning Process (IMPP): Guidelines Endorsed by the Secretary-General on 13 June United Nations. Peacekeeping Capstone Doctrine,

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