Archie Law, Executive Director of Action Aid Australia, Leanne Smith, Chief of Policy and Best Practices for Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations and Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope, Director of International Humanitarian Law and Movement Relations at the Australian Red Cross discuss women, peace and security in crises.
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Quick Impact Workshop – Outcomes Early considerations on civil-military responses to emerging diseases - Ebola as a case study
In August 2014, the United Nations (UN) Security Council declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the West African subregion a ‘threat to international peace and security’. The UN’s request for assistance from member states resulted in the mobilisation of technical expertise, medical capacity, humanitarian assistance, and military and civil defence assets.
How does each organisation fit into the broader picture to meet the needs of the communities being served?
What is the value of diversity in response efforts?
In 2008, the National Security Committee of Cabinet established the ACMC to assist Australian Government Agencies to respond more effectively to conflicts and disasters overseas.
Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination in Emergencies: Towards a predictable Model
A focus on the coordination of operational planning between civilian and military actors in priority countries in the region–Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines.
Quick Impact Workshop – Outcomes Post Tropical Cyclone Pam Roundtable with Civil Society
Tropical Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu and surrounds in March 2015. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) led the Australian response, which also involved significant Defence engagement and the substantial use of military assets.
Civil-Military-Police interaction is the key to improving international response efforts to overseas disasters and conflicts.
Explore the complex challenges of disasters occurring in conflict zones and areas where peacekeeping missions are operating.
Australia's Engagement on Protection of Civilians in Peacekeeping Operations presented in a 2-page fact sheet.