1. Webcast: Programme Guidance Note on Engaging with Non-State Entities in Humanitarian Action – Issued 5 December 2011 by DPP and EMOPS 16 February 2012

2.  Reasons for UNICEF to engage with NSEs  Broad legal and policy framework  If and when such engagement is appropriate, and how to proceed within the organization What is in this Programme Guidance Note?

3.  The PPPM  The development/humanitarian continuum in Country Offices programming. How does this fit in with other guidance?

4.  Guidance note covers humanitarian action.  Guidance may be relevant in non- humanitarian situations, but the legal and policy frameworks, possible approaches and risks are different in non-humanitarian settings and are beyond the scope of this guidance. What Situations does this Programme Guidance Note cover?

5.  Guidance aims to help staff handle decision-making competently and confidently Why do we need this Programme Guidance Note?

6. To achieve the CCCs may necessitate engaging with NSEs  To advocate in favor of and to secure access to populations  To secure commitments to fulfill the rights of children in humanitarian emergencies  To advance accountability for perpetrators of violence against children  To mitigate risks to staff security Why does UNICEF engage with non-state entities?

7.  INTERNATIONAL LAW  (a) International Humanitarian Law  (b) International Criminal Law  INTERNATIONAL NORMS  (a) Resolutions of United Nations Organs  (b) Other Standards  HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (HRL) Applicable International Legal and Normative Framework

8. A.Analysing the Situation B.Clarify the objective of engagement Decision to engage with NSEs

9. C. Responsibility for the decision  At country level, decisions are made by Representatives, who must be familiar with the guidance.  For HQ support, the EMOPS Director acts as the focal point and as the coordinator of all internal consultations, including with the OED, as necessary.  RD must be kept appraised at all times.  ED must green light any new engagement with an NSE, including any significant changes in the nature of an ongoing engagement. Decision to engage with NSEs

10.  When the risk associated with NSE engagement is limited to country level  When the risk associated with engagement has broader implications  When engagement is with individuals linked to International Criminal Court Consultations

11. Risk management

12.  12) When in doubt, ask for help Contact the Director of EMOPS, through the 24-hour OPSCEN (+1-212-326-7222). How to Decide: A Practitioners’ Checklist

13. Thank you - Questions?