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Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction
Session 6.1: Integrating Protection into Disaster Risk Reduction
(Place) – (Date)
Overview
Protection throughout the disaster phases
Components of disaster preparedness
Assessing the context and challenges
National frameworks and local coordination
Disaster Phases
Disaster preparedness
Disaster response
Situations of prolonged displacement and/or relocation
Early recovery/reconstruction
Disaster Risk Reduction
Reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters
Hyogo Framework for Action
International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Preparedness components
Public awareness of hazards
Communication of early warnings
Emergency plans at community level
Mapping of hazards, vulnerabilities
Shifting focus
From response to hazard risk management
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Starting with the community
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Adopting a whole-of-government approach
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Developing National Action Plans
From external intervention to national capacity building
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Training programmes
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Transfer of knowledge and skills
Human Rights and Disaster Preparedness
Protection of Life, Security, Physical Integrity and Dignity
• Security • National Disaster Management Plans • Early Warning • Information and Training
Protection of Rights related to Basic Necessities of Life
• Contingency and Response Plans
Protection of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
• Risk Assessments • Land, Housing and Property • Reconstruction • Compensation • Finances
Protection of Civil and Political Rights
• Documentation • Tracing • Complaints Mechanisms
Assessing the Local Context
Frequency and trends of disasters
Disaster types
Magnitude
Vulnerabilities
Resources
Potential Challenges
Remote locations
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Damaged infrastructure
Lack of baseline data
Response capacity overwhelmed
Poor linkages between government structures
Influx of international assistance
Increased Vulnerability
Climate change - increase in extreme weather events
Uncontrolled urban development
Growing environmental degradation
Loss of traditional adaptation practices
Disaster response: National laws and policies National Level Frameworks:
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Relevant Laws Relevant Policies Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Plans Coordination with Regional and Local Actors
Disaster response: National to local coordination
National Province/Region Local
Regular and emergency organization
Emergency response plans
Supplies reserve & delivery system
Disaster mitigation
Education and awareness programmes
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