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OCHA and Protection?
Mandates and Policy
Does OCHA have a mandate on
protection?
General Assembly and Security
Council Resolutions
 Protection and assistance to IDPs
 Build systems response and capacity
 Policy development and coordination
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OCHA’s response
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Does not provide direct services but
supports those who do.
Advocacy
Preparedness and contingency planning
Coordination
Access and humanitarian space
Monitoring, reporting, and information
Assessment and strategy
Transition
OCHA and protection actors
Emergency Relief Coordinator
 Humanitarian Coordinators and
Deputy Special Representatives
 Country and field offices
 Inter-Agency Standing Committee
 Country teams
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