The document summarizes DDR processes in Uganda implemented under the Amnesty Act. It discusses:
- DDR programs since 1986 that focused on disarmament, demobilization, reinsertion, and reintegration of armed groups.
- Main armed groups that underwent DDR including LRA, WNBF, UNRF II, and ADF.
- The Amnesty Commission established in 2000 to oversee demobilization, grant amnesty, and promote reconciliation. To date it has demobilized over 26,000 individuals.
- Current challenges include some ex-combatants not reporting, vulnerability of returnees, and ensuring skills training meets market needs. The role of the Amnesty Commission in D
This document provides an overview of Kenya's legal framework and its protection of indigenous peoples' rights. It identifies key indigenous communities in Kenya as the pastoralist groups like the Maasai, Pokot, Samburu, and Somali and hunter-gatherer communities such as the Awer, Ogiek, and Sengwer. These communities meet the criteria for identification as indigenous peoples under international law including having a collective attachment to ancestral lands and retaining traditional institutions and livelihoods. The report examines the main human rights concerns of these groups regarding legal recognition, equality, cultural rights, land and resource rights. It provides background on Kenya's history, legal system and relevant institutions before analyzing the extent of legal protections for indigenous peoples'
The document discusses the drafting process of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2012 (RPD Bill) in India. It summarizes that the bill was drafted through extensive consultations with disability rights groups. Key principles like equality, non-discrimination, accessibility, and participation guided the formulation of the bill. The proposed law seeks to replace the 1995 act and align Indian law with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The RPD Bill aims to guarantee both socio-economic and civil-political rights for persons with disabilities in India.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on the Kampala Convention, the first legally binding regional instrument in Africa to establish obligations to protect and assist internally displaced persons (IDPs). The panelists discussed how the Convention relates to existing humanitarian and human rights law, its aims and mechanisms for implementation and enforcement. One panelist discussed the Convention's explicit provisions for civil society to offer assistance to IDPs and its requirement for states to cooperate with and facilitate the work of civil NGOs. Another panelist discussed how the Convention transformed international norms on IDPs into binding regional law for Africa and reinforced the role of regional institutions in developing standards and responding to displacement issues in the African context.
This document outlines the establishment and purpose of the Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) in Zambia. The IMU was established by the Zambia Federation of Disability Organisations (ZAFOD) to monitor and advise the Zambian government on domestically implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The IMU will analyze existing legislation and policies to identify areas of incompatibility with the CRPD, and make recommendations for amendments. It will also raise awareness, advocate for disability rights, and monitor the domestication process to help Zambia fulfill its obligations under the CRPD. The IMU aims to promote improved human rights and equality for people with disabilities in Zamb
Protection of minority rights under the african human rights systemGhetnet Metiku
The document discusses the protection of minority rights under international and African human rights law. It provides definitions of minorities from various UN studies and notes that the ICCPR protects the rights of persons belonging to minorities to enjoy their own culture, religion, and language. In Africa, minority issues emerged with colonialism, but the OAU and African Commission initially gave little attention to them due to principles of non-interference and sovereignty. The document outlines relevant provisions in the African Charter and notes recent efforts through the African Commission to address minority issues.
Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions Community GuideDr Lendy Spires
Combating poverty is one of the major challenges the world faces. Today, between 1.5 and 2 billion people are trapped in extreme poverty, with less than a dollar a day to provide for their needs. In many countries, including Nigeria, poverty is deeply entrenched, preventing the vast majority of people in the developing world from realizing their economic and human potential. The majority of Nigeria’s 140 million people live in squalor, with 16 million Nigerians either landless, inadequately housed, or living in shacks and slums due to a huge housing deficit.
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes and farms annually to make way for development projects, city “beautification,” road expansion and infrastructural upgrading, urban renewal, implementation of development master plans etc— thereby pushing people further into chronic poverty. Sometimes projects are for the benefit of the country, but often the main benefits go to the powerful individuals and companies that take the land. Frequently, the people living on and using the land do not have secure rights to their land because the procedures for obtaining legal titles are so cumbersome, expensive, and laden with irregularities and deceit that ultimately they are forced to abandon the process or not engage in it at all.
Similarly, people are not given the opportunity to participate in decision-making about development projects that implicate them. However, due to efforts by international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs), there is a growing “Today, between 1.5 and 2 billion people are trapped in extreme poverty.„
Ghetnet Metiku - The human rights implications of the transformation of the o...Ghetnet Metiku
This document discusses the transformation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) into the African Union (AU) and its implications for human rights in Africa. It provides background on the establishment and objectives of the OAU and AU. It then compares their approaches to human rights by examining their recognition of rights, normative frameworks, institutional arrangements, and impact. Key points include that the AU Constitution explicitly recognizes human rights, additional protocols have been adopted to strengthen protections, and the AU has the right to intervene in member states during human rights crises, unlike the non-interference policy of the OAU. However, fully assessing the impact remains difficult given the many contextual factors involved.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the Inaugural Meeting of the African Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (AMCHUD I) held in Durban, South Africa from January 31 to February 4, 2005. Key outcomes of the conference included:
1) The establishment of AMCHUD as a permanent consultative mechanism on sustainable human settlement development in Africa under the African Union.
2) The approval of the Durban Declaration and an Enhanced Framework of Implementation to guide AMCHUD's work.
3) Agreements to strengthen governance, mobilize financing, reduce slums and poverty, and coordinate regional approaches to Africa's rapid urbanization.
This document provides an overview of Kenya's legal framework and its protection of indigenous peoples' rights. It identifies key indigenous communities in Kenya as the pastoralist groups like the Maasai, Pokot, Samburu, and Somali and hunter-gatherer communities such as the Awer, Ogiek, and Sengwer. These communities meet the criteria for identification as indigenous peoples under international law including having a collective attachment to ancestral lands and retaining traditional institutions and livelihoods. The report examines the main human rights concerns of these groups regarding legal recognition, equality, cultural rights, land and resource rights. It provides background on Kenya's history, legal system and relevant institutions before analyzing the extent of legal protections for indigenous peoples'
The document discusses the drafting process of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2012 (RPD Bill) in India. It summarizes that the bill was drafted through extensive consultations with disability rights groups. Key principles like equality, non-discrimination, accessibility, and participation guided the formulation of the bill. The proposed law seeks to replace the 1995 act and align Indian law with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The RPD Bill aims to guarantee both socio-economic and civil-political rights for persons with disabilities in India.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on the Kampala Convention, the first legally binding regional instrument in Africa to establish obligations to protect and assist internally displaced persons (IDPs). The panelists discussed how the Convention relates to existing humanitarian and human rights law, its aims and mechanisms for implementation and enforcement. One panelist discussed the Convention's explicit provisions for civil society to offer assistance to IDPs and its requirement for states to cooperate with and facilitate the work of civil NGOs. Another panelist discussed how the Convention transformed international norms on IDPs into binding regional law for Africa and reinforced the role of regional institutions in developing standards and responding to displacement issues in the African context.
This document outlines the establishment and purpose of the Independent Monitoring Unit (IMU) in Zambia. The IMU was established by the Zambia Federation of Disability Organisations (ZAFOD) to monitor and advise the Zambian government on domestically implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The IMU will analyze existing legislation and policies to identify areas of incompatibility with the CRPD, and make recommendations for amendments. It will also raise awareness, advocate for disability rights, and monitor the domestication process to help Zambia fulfill its obligations under the CRPD. The IMU aims to promote improved human rights and equality for people with disabilities in Zamb
Protection of minority rights under the african human rights systemGhetnet Metiku
The document discusses the protection of minority rights under international and African human rights law. It provides definitions of minorities from various UN studies and notes that the ICCPR protects the rights of persons belonging to minorities to enjoy their own culture, religion, and language. In Africa, minority issues emerged with colonialism, but the OAU and African Commission initially gave little attention to them due to principles of non-interference and sovereignty. The document outlines relevant provisions in the African Charter and notes recent efforts through the African Commission to address minority issues.
Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions Community GuideDr Lendy Spires
Combating poverty is one of the major challenges the world faces. Today, between 1.5 and 2 billion people are trapped in extreme poverty, with less than a dollar a day to provide for their needs. In many countries, including Nigeria, poverty is deeply entrenched, preventing the vast majority of people in the developing world from realizing their economic and human potential. The majority of Nigeria’s 140 million people live in squalor, with 16 million Nigerians either landless, inadequately housed, or living in shacks and slums due to a huge housing deficit.
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes and farms annually to make way for development projects, city “beautification,” road expansion and infrastructural upgrading, urban renewal, implementation of development master plans etc— thereby pushing people further into chronic poverty. Sometimes projects are for the benefit of the country, but often the main benefits go to the powerful individuals and companies that take the land. Frequently, the people living on and using the land do not have secure rights to their land because the procedures for obtaining legal titles are so cumbersome, expensive, and laden with irregularities and deceit that ultimately they are forced to abandon the process or not engage in it at all.
Similarly, people are not given the opportunity to participate in decision-making about development projects that implicate them. However, due to efforts by international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs), there is a growing “Today, between 1.5 and 2 billion people are trapped in extreme poverty.„
Ghetnet Metiku - The human rights implications of the transformation of the o...Ghetnet Metiku
This document discusses the transformation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) into the African Union (AU) and its implications for human rights in Africa. It provides background on the establishment and objectives of the OAU and AU. It then compares their approaches to human rights by examining their recognition of rights, normative frameworks, institutional arrangements, and impact. Key points include that the AU Constitution explicitly recognizes human rights, additional protocols have been adopted to strengthen protections, and the AU has the right to intervene in member states during human rights crises, unlike the non-interference policy of the OAU. However, fully assessing the impact remains difficult given the many contextual factors involved.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the Inaugural Meeting of the African Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (AMCHUD I) held in Durban, South Africa from January 31 to February 4, 2005. Key outcomes of the conference included:
1) The establishment of AMCHUD as a permanent consultative mechanism on sustainable human settlement development in Africa under the African Union.
2) The approval of the Durban Declaration and an Enhanced Framework of Implementation to guide AMCHUD's work.
3) Agreements to strengthen governance, mobilize financing, reduce slums and poverty, and coordinate regional approaches to Africa's rapid urbanization.
Burundi has made progress implementing UN Resolution 1325, which focuses on increasing women's participation and eliminating violence against women. A National Action Plan has been drafted through an inclusive process, and aspects are being implemented despite not being officially adopted. The plan focuses on women's participation, protection, prevention of violence and economic empowerment. Coordination mechanisms and funding from international partners and the government are supporting ongoing implementation efforts and monitoring of the plan. A regional action plan was also recently adopted to address cross-border issues and further implementation.
Undp country programme doc. 2016 2020-en copyAndrewCheatham7
This document provides a summary of the UNDP country programme for Iraq from 2016-2020. The key points are:
1) Iraq faces ongoing challenges of weak governance, instability, violence, and poor public services due to decades of conflict and a centralized government.
2) The UNDP programme will focus on institutional reform, devolving power to governorates, and stabilization in newly liberated areas to support a transition to a functioning democracy.
3) Activities will include supporting legal reforms, anti-corruption efforts, budget execution at provincial levels, and basic services for displaced communities to promote stability and recovery across Iraq.
The document summarizes a two-day workshop held in Congo Brazzaville to discuss internal displacement and the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. Key outputs of working groups focused on coordination, protection, access issues, and returns. Recommendations included activating the national coordinating committee, mobilizing resources under the UN country plan for reconstruction assistance, establishing an emergency fund for rapid response, and designating a lead UN agency to promote coordination. Participants developed a profile of over 80,000 displaced people concentrated in the Pool region and identified gaps in protection activities and humanitarian access during conflict.
A Case Study Of Liberian Refugees In C Te D IvoireRenee Lewis
This document summarizes a case study on the response to Liberian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire, which has become a protracted refugee situation. Unlike most countries, Côte d'Ivoire allowed refugees to freely settle among the local population in a designated zone. However, UNHCR policies focused on care and maintenance rather than integration or self-sufficiency. As the situation dragged on and funds decreased, UNHCR struggled to transition refugees to local schools and phase out assistance. The report recommends that from the outset, education and economic programs for protracted refugees be aimed at integration in host communities to promote long-term solutions over temporary care.
This document discusses the evolution of approaches to refugees from seeing them as burdens to be repatriated, to recognizing their potential economic contributions. It outlines development-based approaches that promote refugee self-reliance through alternative settlements allowing freedom of movement and work. Examples like Kakuma camp in Kenya show how investments in refugees can benefit host communities through integrated development plans. The refugee economy field studies how refugees exercise agency through participation in market economies. Challenges include institutional barriers and negative perceptions, but evidence demonstrates that entrepreneurship programs for refugees can boost local economies.
This document is a community guide created by the Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions (COHRE) to educate communities in Nigeria about their housing rights and how to defend against forced evictions. It aims to address the lack of information and awareness around housing rights that communities in Nigeria face. The guide covers international human rights law and the Nigerian constitution's protections for housing rights. It is intended to empower communities to understand their rights, participate in decisions that affect them, and take collective action to defend against losing their homes and land to development projects. The guide provides strategies communities can use to advocate for their rights and will be used by COHRE to train grassroots activists.
Many countries are writing new constitutions. This provides an important opportunity to
enshrine the basic human rights of all citizens. Despite the rhetoric on the indivisibility of
human rights, while most constitutions recognise civil and political rights as fundamental,
they place economic and social rights under ‘directive principles’ of state policy, making
them less ‘justiciable’. However, some countries have constitutions that guarantee specific
socio-economic rights, and the challenge is to make sure that citizens are able to exercise
these constitutional rights.
popular participation-decentralization-in-africa-minJamaity
This document provides an introduction to the concepts of decentralization and popular participation in Africa. It discusses definitions of political and fiscal decentralization, and explains why decentralization is occurring globally and the potential benefits it can provide if implemented well through improved services and poverty alleviation. However, decentralization can also fail if done poorly. The document emphasizes that popular participation is important for giving sustainability to decentralized systems of governance. It explores concepts of public and social accountability and how these relate to participation. Country examples of decentralization frameworks in Mozambique, South Africa, and Ethiopia are also provided.
Popular Participation & Decentralization in AfricaJamaity
At the end of World War II, all but three African nations (Ethiopia, Liberia and South
Africa) were ruled by some European State. Then the independence movement began:
first in North Africa with Libya (1951), and over the next five years, Egypt, the Sudan.
Tunisia and Morocco. The Sub-Saharan States soon followed, beginning with Ghana
(1957) and, by 1990, 42 other countries. Being newly independent and largely poor,
the thinking was that if a country could come up with a national plan for generating
and investing a sufficient amount of funds in a manner consistent with macro stability,
then that country would have met the pre-conditions for development. It would
be a “State” (central government) — led process whereby “the flexibility to implement
policies by technocrats was accorded price-of-place and accountability through checks
and balances was regarded as an encumbrance” (World Bank, WDR, 1997). It was not
an unreasonable strategy: national governments populated by good advisers and with
external technical and financial assistance would put the country on the sure path to
growth and development
The document provides a progress report on a Cash for Work program implemented by Qandil, a humanitarian organization, in partnership with the World Food Programme in Baghdad, Iraq from September to November 2013. The program aimed to provide temporary employment to 1,100 vulnerable individuals through cleaning irrigation canals in two villages. Beneficiaries worked in groups of 50 for 40 days and received $10 per day. While 80% of the planned work was completed, security issues, weather, and religious holidays caused some delays. Payment was provided through smart cards. The report describes the program implementation and highlights one beneficiary's positive experience.
This document discusses the global context for UNV's 2014-2017 strategic framework. It notes positive development gains but persisting inequalities. Key trends include a desire for greater citizen participation in development, the rise of technologies enabling new forms of engagement, youth as agents of change, and the importance of gender equality. The post-2015 development agenda offers an opportunity to recognize volunteerism's role in sustainably engaging people in development efforts.
The document provides guidance for civil society organizations on navigating country dialogues, which are required under the Global Fund's New Funding Model. It summarizes key features of country dialogues, including that they should be ongoing processes led by the Country Coordinating Mechanism to identify disease priorities and strategies. The document then reviews early experiences with country dialogues in several countries. Finally, it provides recommendations for effective country dialogues, including that civil society develop coordinated strategies, engage in national strategic plan processes, and document all proceedings to strengthen their participation and priorities in concept note development.
The document discusses disaster relief and emergency response in the Philippines. It describes the proposed Department of Disaster Resilience which would replace the existing disaster management structure and be responsible for disaster risk reduction, preparedness and response, and recovery efforts. It also discusses the Humanitarian Assistance Action Center which would streamline managing aid from local and international sources. The document then outlines the organizational structures for disaster management at the national, regional, and local levels.
This document contains recommendations from African civil society organizations for African Union member states on population and development issues in the ICPD+20 review process. It addresses issues like leadership and coordination of sexual and reproductive health and rights responses, transparency and accountability, population growth and structure, SRHR, health issues, and vulnerable populations. The recommendations are based on human rights principles and aim to fulfill commitments made in various international declarations related to population and development.
The document discusses the Future UN Development System (FUNDS) which aims to accelerate reforms to the UN development system to better address global challenges like those outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also discusses efforts to integrate the International Organization for Migration (IOM) into the UN system to address migration issues, but notes that the recent attempt to do so in 2016 was unsuccessful. The UN still lacks a clear lead agency for migration issues.
This presentation is helpful for Educators, Learners, Researchers and Professionals.
It is designed by both Theoretical and Practical aspects.
It is prepared by the author with Self-motivation inspired by attending Community-Driven Development Program, January 2020 in Bala Vikasa, Hyderabad, India
The document summarizes findings and recommendations from consultations with communities and humanitarian actors in the Pacific region ahead of the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit. It identifies key themes to improve humanitarian effectiveness, including: designing interventions in partnership with communities; localizing preparedness and response; strengthening disaster legislation; and empowering marginalized groups. It stresses the importance of community-led responses, supporting local organizations, and addressing gender and inclusion challenges.
UN-HABITAT Support to Women in AfghanistanYoshiko Ogawa
1) UN-HABITAT implemented various community development projects in Afghanistan since 1992, promoting women's participation in local governance and decision-making through skills training, literacy programs, and income generation activities.
2) The projects mobilized communities to form development councils and create action plans. Over 300,000 women attended literacy classes and thousands received vocational and financial skills training.
3) Key challenges included promoting women's economic empowerment and political participation amid cultural sensitivities, insecurity, and corruption risks. Long-term commitment, capacity building, and civil
The document provides an overview of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how it relates to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. It discusses [1] how the 2030 Agenda explicitly references persons with disabilities in several goals and targets, unlike the previous Millennium Development Goals, [2] the key principles of the 2030 Agenda including leaving no one behind and the involvement of all stakeholders, and [3] the importance of persons with disabilities being included in the implementation and follow-up of the 2030 Agenda.
Burundi has made progress implementing UN Resolution 1325, which focuses on increasing women's participation and eliminating violence against women. A National Action Plan has been drafted through an inclusive process, and aspects are being implemented despite not being officially adopted. The plan focuses on women's participation, protection, prevention of violence and economic empowerment. Coordination mechanisms and funding from international partners and the government are supporting ongoing implementation efforts and monitoring of the plan. A regional action plan was also recently adopted to address cross-border issues and further implementation.
Undp country programme doc. 2016 2020-en copyAndrewCheatham7
This document provides a summary of the UNDP country programme for Iraq from 2016-2020. The key points are:
1) Iraq faces ongoing challenges of weak governance, instability, violence, and poor public services due to decades of conflict and a centralized government.
2) The UNDP programme will focus on institutional reform, devolving power to governorates, and stabilization in newly liberated areas to support a transition to a functioning democracy.
3) Activities will include supporting legal reforms, anti-corruption efforts, budget execution at provincial levels, and basic services for displaced communities to promote stability and recovery across Iraq.
The document summarizes a two-day workshop held in Congo Brazzaville to discuss internal displacement and the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. Key outputs of working groups focused on coordination, protection, access issues, and returns. Recommendations included activating the national coordinating committee, mobilizing resources under the UN country plan for reconstruction assistance, establishing an emergency fund for rapid response, and designating a lead UN agency to promote coordination. Participants developed a profile of over 80,000 displaced people concentrated in the Pool region and identified gaps in protection activities and humanitarian access during conflict.
A Case Study Of Liberian Refugees In C Te D IvoireRenee Lewis
This document summarizes a case study on the response to Liberian refugees in Côte d'Ivoire, which has become a protracted refugee situation. Unlike most countries, Côte d'Ivoire allowed refugees to freely settle among the local population in a designated zone. However, UNHCR policies focused on care and maintenance rather than integration or self-sufficiency. As the situation dragged on and funds decreased, UNHCR struggled to transition refugees to local schools and phase out assistance. The report recommends that from the outset, education and economic programs for protracted refugees be aimed at integration in host communities to promote long-term solutions over temporary care.
This document discusses the evolution of approaches to refugees from seeing them as burdens to be repatriated, to recognizing their potential economic contributions. It outlines development-based approaches that promote refugee self-reliance through alternative settlements allowing freedom of movement and work. Examples like Kakuma camp in Kenya show how investments in refugees can benefit host communities through integrated development plans. The refugee economy field studies how refugees exercise agency through participation in market economies. Challenges include institutional barriers and negative perceptions, but evidence demonstrates that entrepreneurship programs for refugees can boost local economies.
This document is a community guide created by the Centre on Housing Rights & Evictions (COHRE) to educate communities in Nigeria about their housing rights and how to defend against forced evictions. It aims to address the lack of information and awareness around housing rights that communities in Nigeria face. The guide covers international human rights law and the Nigerian constitution's protections for housing rights. It is intended to empower communities to understand their rights, participate in decisions that affect them, and take collective action to defend against losing their homes and land to development projects. The guide provides strategies communities can use to advocate for their rights and will be used by COHRE to train grassroots activists.
Many countries are writing new constitutions. This provides an important opportunity to
enshrine the basic human rights of all citizens. Despite the rhetoric on the indivisibility of
human rights, while most constitutions recognise civil and political rights as fundamental,
they place economic and social rights under ‘directive principles’ of state policy, making
them less ‘justiciable’. However, some countries have constitutions that guarantee specific
socio-economic rights, and the challenge is to make sure that citizens are able to exercise
these constitutional rights.
popular participation-decentralization-in-africa-minJamaity
This document provides an introduction to the concepts of decentralization and popular participation in Africa. It discusses definitions of political and fiscal decentralization, and explains why decentralization is occurring globally and the potential benefits it can provide if implemented well through improved services and poverty alleviation. However, decentralization can also fail if done poorly. The document emphasizes that popular participation is important for giving sustainability to decentralized systems of governance. It explores concepts of public and social accountability and how these relate to participation. Country examples of decentralization frameworks in Mozambique, South Africa, and Ethiopia are also provided.
Popular Participation & Decentralization in AfricaJamaity
At the end of World War II, all but three African nations (Ethiopia, Liberia and South
Africa) were ruled by some European State. Then the independence movement began:
first in North Africa with Libya (1951), and over the next five years, Egypt, the Sudan.
Tunisia and Morocco. The Sub-Saharan States soon followed, beginning with Ghana
(1957) and, by 1990, 42 other countries. Being newly independent and largely poor,
the thinking was that if a country could come up with a national plan for generating
and investing a sufficient amount of funds in a manner consistent with macro stability,
then that country would have met the pre-conditions for development. It would
be a “State” (central government) — led process whereby “the flexibility to implement
policies by technocrats was accorded price-of-place and accountability through checks
and balances was regarded as an encumbrance” (World Bank, WDR, 1997). It was not
an unreasonable strategy: national governments populated by good advisers and with
external technical and financial assistance would put the country on the sure path to
growth and development
The document provides a progress report on a Cash for Work program implemented by Qandil, a humanitarian organization, in partnership with the World Food Programme in Baghdad, Iraq from September to November 2013. The program aimed to provide temporary employment to 1,100 vulnerable individuals through cleaning irrigation canals in two villages. Beneficiaries worked in groups of 50 for 40 days and received $10 per day. While 80% of the planned work was completed, security issues, weather, and religious holidays caused some delays. Payment was provided through smart cards. The report describes the program implementation and highlights one beneficiary's positive experience.
This document discusses the global context for UNV's 2014-2017 strategic framework. It notes positive development gains but persisting inequalities. Key trends include a desire for greater citizen participation in development, the rise of technologies enabling new forms of engagement, youth as agents of change, and the importance of gender equality. The post-2015 development agenda offers an opportunity to recognize volunteerism's role in sustainably engaging people in development efforts.
The document provides guidance for civil society organizations on navigating country dialogues, which are required under the Global Fund's New Funding Model. It summarizes key features of country dialogues, including that they should be ongoing processes led by the Country Coordinating Mechanism to identify disease priorities and strategies. The document then reviews early experiences with country dialogues in several countries. Finally, it provides recommendations for effective country dialogues, including that civil society develop coordinated strategies, engage in national strategic plan processes, and document all proceedings to strengthen their participation and priorities in concept note development.
The document discusses disaster relief and emergency response in the Philippines. It describes the proposed Department of Disaster Resilience which would replace the existing disaster management structure and be responsible for disaster risk reduction, preparedness and response, and recovery efforts. It also discusses the Humanitarian Assistance Action Center which would streamline managing aid from local and international sources. The document then outlines the organizational structures for disaster management at the national, regional, and local levels.
This document contains recommendations from African civil society organizations for African Union member states on population and development issues in the ICPD+20 review process. It addresses issues like leadership and coordination of sexual and reproductive health and rights responses, transparency and accountability, population growth and structure, SRHR, health issues, and vulnerable populations. The recommendations are based on human rights principles and aim to fulfill commitments made in various international declarations related to population and development.
The document discusses the Future UN Development System (FUNDS) which aims to accelerate reforms to the UN development system to better address global challenges like those outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also discusses efforts to integrate the International Organization for Migration (IOM) into the UN system to address migration issues, but notes that the recent attempt to do so in 2016 was unsuccessful. The UN still lacks a clear lead agency for migration issues.
This presentation is helpful for Educators, Learners, Researchers and Professionals.
It is designed by both Theoretical and Practical aspects.
It is prepared by the author with Self-motivation inspired by attending Community-Driven Development Program, January 2020 in Bala Vikasa, Hyderabad, India
The document summarizes findings and recommendations from consultations with communities and humanitarian actors in the Pacific region ahead of the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit. It identifies key themes to improve humanitarian effectiveness, including: designing interventions in partnership with communities; localizing preparedness and response; strengthening disaster legislation; and empowering marginalized groups. It stresses the importance of community-led responses, supporting local organizations, and addressing gender and inclusion challenges.
UN-HABITAT Support to Women in AfghanistanYoshiko Ogawa
1) UN-HABITAT implemented various community development projects in Afghanistan since 1992, promoting women's participation in local governance and decision-making through skills training, literacy programs, and income generation activities.
2) The projects mobilized communities to form development councils and create action plans. Over 300,000 women attended literacy classes and thousands received vocational and financial skills training.
3) Key challenges included promoting women's economic empowerment and political participation amid cultural sensitivities, insecurity, and corruption risks. Long-term commitment, capacity building, and civil
The document provides an overview of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how it relates to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. It discusses [1] how the 2030 Agenda explicitly references persons with disabilities in several goals and targets, unlike the previous Millennium Development Goals, [2] the key principles of the 2030 Agenda including leaving no one behind and the involvement of all stakeholders, and [3] the importance of persons with disabilities being included in the implementation and follow-up of the 2030 Agenda.
2. 2
DDR In Uganda
DDR in Uganda is mainly implemented under the
Amnesty Act
It involves disarmament, demobilization, and
reintegration of armed groups including women
combatants
It also involves repatriation of some combatants
who are active in foreign countries e.g. DRC.
3. 3
DDR in Uganda
Uganda has experienced several DDR processes since
1986
Some of the DDR focused on Disarmament and
Demobilisation, and Re-insertion into the community
(e.g. UNRFII) and later reintegration
Some of the DDR focused on Demobilisation, Re-
insertion into the community (e.g. WNBF) and later
reintegration
Some were captured by UPDF, demobilised, and re-
inserted (e.g. Some reporters from DRC)
4. 4
Main groups
Groups that have gone through DDR include
LRA 13,021reporters
WNBF 4,108 reporters
UNRF II 3,113 Reporters
ADF 2,191 reporters
Out of the above, its only LRA and ADF which are still
active
5. 5
Amnesty Act, 2000
Approved by parliament, the Amnesty Act
established an Amnesty Commission and
Demobilization and Resettlement Team
Current Mandate Expires on May 24, 2012
However, an extension has been approved by the
Minister of Internal Affairs.
6. 6
The Amnesty Commission
Established by an Act of Parliament in 2000
To demobilise, grant Amnesty, resettle and
reintegrate reporters, and to promote dialogue
and reconciliation
To date 26, 232 have been granted Amnesty
To date 20,263 have been issued with reinsertion
kits.
AC has sensitised the public about the existence of
the Amnesty Law.
7. 7
Amnesty Commission -2
Statutory Functions of Amnesty Commission is to
monitor programs of:-
(i) Demobilisation
(ii) Reintegration
(iii) Resettlement
(iv) Sensitise the public about Amnesty Law
(v) Promotion of Peace and Reconciliation in war
affected areas
8. 8
Management of Amnesty
AC is headed by a Chairman
Six other members- Commissioners
7 DRTs
Secretary
Other staff
9. 9
Demobilisation and Resettlement Teams
(DRT)
The Act Establishes the DRTs with functions to draw
programs for:-
(i) Decommissioning of Arms
(ii) Demobilization
(iii) Resettlement and
(iv) Reintegration
11. 11
Recent DDR Projects
The Project targeted 15,310 reporters,
Its main achievement was demobilization of 16,256
reporters
It gave re-insertion support to 14,816 reporters
a) The MDRP(2005-2007)
12. 12
Recent DDR Projects
The Project arose mainly from the Juba Final Peace
Agreement (FPA)
Initial Arrangement was for an organised mass
return of 5,000 combatants, later restructured to
handle trickle-in
Funded by the MDTF.
b) The Ug DRP (2008-2011)
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Objectives of Ug DRP
The overall objective of the UgDRP was to assist
the urgent implementation of the agreed
demobilization and repatriation of the remaining
caseload of the rebels of the Lord’s Resistance Army
– as well as the Allied Democratic Forces and other
existing groups eligible for Amnesty
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Objectives of Ug. DRP
And assist the social and economic reintegration of
former rebel combatants and collaborators into the
communities to which they return within the context
of the Government of Uganda Amnesty Act of
2000
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Components of Ug DRP
1. Emergency demobilization/support to the return
process (trickle-in)
2. Reinsertion of “reporters” (former rebel combatants
and collaborators)
3. Dialogue and reconciliation promotion
4. Support for socio-economic reintegration, and
5. Project implementation and capacity building
(program administration).
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Involves re-integration of reporters by giving them
additional support beyond re-insertion
The support includes skills training in
agricultural management,
Metal works
Motor vehicle repair
Tailoring
Brick laying
c) The PRDP (2008-todate)
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Carpentry
Hair dressing
Bicycle repair
So far 6,439 have been trained
The trainees are also given tools and a small
financial support
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ACs achievements towards DDR-1
To date 26, 232 have been Demobilized and granted
Amnesty
To date 20,263 have been issued with reinsertion kits on
return to their communities allowing them to re-establish lives
as civilians
Ugandan public has been sensitized about the Amnesty Law
Dialogue and reconciliation activities were carried out and
have been crucial in maintaining peace and creating
conditions for reporters to return
6,030 reporters have formally accessed Referral Services –
informal access believed to be higher but is unknown
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ACs achievements - 2
Net Work of Community Focal Persons to assist reporters and
communities has been trained and mobilised in over 150
communities
ICRS, a first for the TDRP has been developed
Vulnerability Index of reporters has been developed and
Service Providers have been Identified and mapped, and
The ICRS could be extended to take into account persons
affected by conflict and will be offered to Community
Development Officers around the country as a tool that they
can use. Support is needed in this area.
On behalf of AC, TRDP carried out several studies on
reporters in Uganda in order to understand reporter
reintegration, community dynamics and migration so as to re-
integrate the reporters better
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The challenge of DDR in Uganda
Organized demobilization is limited. It is basically
“trickle in” with a significant number of returnees
going home without reporting to the relevant
authorities
While the community in general welcomes home
returnees, stigmatization is common
Some of the returnees (especially women and children)
continue to be vulnerable (more than their peers), some
returnees face stigmatisation (eg. girl mothers).
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Some returnees are vulnerable due to physical disabilities
or illness. Some returnees suffer from psycho-social issues
Giving packages or skills training to returnees can
cause resentment among civilians
For AC to overcome this, 20% of the trainees re
community members.
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Challenges cont.
Significant numbers of ex-combatants are highly
mobile – moving away from their communities
immediately after reinsertion
There is a knowledge gap in understanding the full
impact of this mobility and migration on
reintegration programming
Need to ensure that skills trainning is based on
market surveys (demand driven).
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Does the AC have a future role in DDR?
The Amnesty Act mandates AC to contribute to DDR process,
bringing peace and establishing reconciliation in Uganda as a
whole. This task is not yet complete.
There are still reporters out in the bush.
There is still conflict in the region and the LRA issue is a
regional issue – not just a Ugandan issue.
The AC is bound to continue to serve its mandate in DDR
process.
However, since the DDR objectives it was set up for in 2000,
the operating environment and the needs of the reporters
have since changed.
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What are the DDR needs? - 1
There is a need to retain a mechanism and capacity
to receive reporters
There is a need for the AC to refocus itself to meet
these challenges
Using the Vulnerability Index(VI), AC to identify the
geographical areas (DRTs) with the most vulnerable in
order to refocus activities
Using the VI identify the most vulnerable segments of
the returnees e.g women, girl child, HIV, Sex workers,
the sick etc.
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What are the DDR needs-3
Using the ICRS, AC refer the most vulnerable to
appropriate agencies.
There is a need to continue to communicate the
Amnesty message.
AC to properly reinsert returnees, with the
necessary equipment and training (demand driven).
Relevant skills and equipment to be given out.
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What are the DDR needs? - 2
There is a need to continue dialogue and
reconciliation with communities and the general public.
There is a need to be able to reintegrate those still to
return.
The process will be expensive and require commitment
from the Ugandan government and international
donors.