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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for December 2011
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for December 2011, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in the Central African Republic:
In its discussion of the report on the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA), the Council should inquire into impunity for atrocities committed by the LRA, and what efforts are being made to ensure justice systems are established. The report should assess humanitarian coordination and efforts to apprehend LRA leaders, and recommend how to enhance civilian protection and humanitarian support. Vetting and gender training of armed forces is necessary, as is attention to the protection of women, men and children in eastern CAR. The Council should support recovery and relief for survivors of attacks and abductions, and should support civilian rehabilitation programs to sensitize national armed forces and local communities to the proper treatment of male and female returnees.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for May 2011
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
When considering the report on the liquidation phase of the UN Mission in Chad and CAR (MINURCAT), the Council is again urged to review the barriers faced in gathering information on the ground, including specific information on the status of women. The Council should remain actively seized of the situation in Chad and CAR, and put in place a mechanism to effectively monitor the Chadian government’s implementation of its protection commitments. The Council is urged to support the creation of a fully-mandated field office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Chad. The office should be well-resourced in order to monitor human rights and rule of law activities effectively, and to ensure victims’ access to justice and that perpetrators do not enjoy impunity. The office must maintain a strong presence in the eastern part of the country.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for April 2011
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for April 2011, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
When considering the report on the situation in Chad and the Central African Republic, the Council is urged to review the barriers faced by the report’s contributors in gathering information, including on the status of women, essential to inform the Council’s decisions on further engagement in Chad and CAR. The Council should remain seized of the situation in these countries, and put in place a mechanism to effectively monitor the Chadian government’s implementation of its protection commitments. To this end, the Council is urged to ensure that the international human rights presence in the country is increased.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for March 2011
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for March 2011, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
With elections now expected on 8 May, UN attention to the situation, including in regards to women, remains all the more important, particularly following the mandate end of UN Mission to Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) in December 2010 and conclusion of its ‘liquidation’ phase by 30 April 2011. The Secretary-General’s report expected by April 2011 on the ‘protection of civilians, especially women and children’ (as per Presidential Statement 2010/29 of December 2010), will be hampered by inadequate monitoring and reporting structures following MINURCAT’s departure, including the departure of some 40 human rights monitors. The Council is urged to request corrective measures by the Secretary-General to ensure that the Council receives the information necessary to inform its decision on whether or how the Council will continue its engagement in Chad.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for January 2011
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for January 2011, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
The withdrawal of the UN Mission to Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) is due for completion by 31 December as per SCR 1923 (2010). Given the history of insecurity and human rights violations, there is great concern about a potential ensuing crisis for civilians. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees for example has largely depended on the Mission to provide security for supplies to some 3,500 Sudanese refugees at Sam Ouandja, in CAR. In eastern Chad, the UN has reported continuing human rights abuses, including sexual and
gender-based violence. The Council is urged to ensure that:
- The protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance in places previously served by MINURCAT and elsewhere is addressed by the governments of Chad and CAR in order to protect civilians, in particular displaced women and girls.
- The Chad and CAR governments are held to account for any failure to deliver on their protection responsibilities.
- International partners are encouraged to focus on building the capacity of the CAR and Chad authorities to protect civilians and develop an independent and impartial judiciary
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for December 2010
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for December 2010, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
The full withdrawal of the UN Mission in Chad (MINURCAT) is due on 31 December, as per SCR 1923 (2010), and will not be followed by another UN mission. Given the history of insecurity and human rights violations in Chad, there is great concern about a potential ensuing crisis for civilians in the country. The capacity of the Chadian government to provide
security for the civilian population in eastern Chad continues to be a major concern in light of a culture of near total impunity, particularly for crimes against women and girls. With the withdrawal of the UN Mission fast approaching, the Council must now maintain a high level of engagement in eastern Chad to ensure that the security situation does not deteriorate. In particular, the Security Council should ensure that the Chadian government implements a detailed and transparent program for civilian protection in eastern Chad, including by sustaining the Détachement intégré de sécurité (DIS) after MINURCAT’s departure.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for October 2010
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for October 2010, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
The Security Council will consider a report on the situation in the region in the lead up to the withdrawal of the UN Mission to Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT), due to begin October 15. The capacity of the Chadian government to provide security for the civilian population in eastern Chad remains a major concern, particularly in light of ongoing insecurity and human rights violations, perpetrated with near total impunity. As stated in the Secretary-General’s previous report on MINURCAT, the plight of women and girls living in eastern Chad continues despite the promises of the Chadian authorities. The Council should inquire as to the measures that the Chadian government has put in place to protect all persons within its territory, including refugees from Darfur and displaced Chadians, from violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. The Chadian government must ensure that its own security forces do not commit crimes. The government should promptly formulate, disseminate and implement a detailed and transparent plan of action for civilian protection in eastern Chad. In particular it must urgently submit to the Council its plan for sustaining the Détachement intégré de sécurité (DIS) after MINURCAT’s departure, a plan that was required by 31 July 2010 (SCR 1923, OP5). It is essential that the Council maintain a high level of engagement in eastern Chad to ensure that the security situation does not deteriorate during the transition period and after the full withdrawal of MINURCAT due on 31 December.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for May 2010
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for May 2010, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
After a rollover in March 2010, the mandate for MINURCAT expires on 15 May. Concerns for women’s safety should be central to the forthcoming discussions, particularly as there is near impunity for sexual violence committed by Chadian and Sudanese armed opposition groups, bandits and members of the Chadian security forces. A withdrawal of the mission or a change in its mandate could gravely endanger the rights and security of women in the area. MINUCAT’s mandate and the levels of UN troops in the country must be appropriate to maintain protection activities. Specific entry points include:
- Renewing MINURCAT’s mandate and authorize its continued deployment as per the Council’s original plan in SCR 1861;
- Reflecting realistic assessments of the situation on the ground, phasing down the Mission’s operations should only be considered after key benchmarks the Secretary-General (outlined in his December 2008 report to the Council) are achieved;
- Ensuring women’s participation in all aspects of planning, implementation and programming, including location and frequency of security patrols, education and livelihood opportunities, and reproductive health services.
- Ensuring monitoring and evaluation procedures address human rights violations, especially violence against women and girls inside and outside of refugee camps, including increased resources for services for survivors.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for March 2010
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for March 2010, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
In the forthcoming discussions over mandate renewal of MINURCAT, concerns for women’s safety should be central to discussions about the possible withdrawal of the UN Mission from Chad, where there is almost total impunity for sexual violence crimes committed by Chadian and Sudanese armed opposition groups, bandits and members of the Chadian security forces. No withdrawal of the mission should be considered at this time. Withdrawal would further endanger the security and rights of women in eastern Chad. The Council should:
- Renew MINURCAT’s mandate and authorize its continued deployment as per the Council’s original plan in SCR 1861;
- Ensure the phasing out of the mission is based on meeting the benchmarks the Secretary-General outlined in his December 2008 report to the Council. In this regard, it should require MINURCAT to work with the Chadian government to set out a plan for meeting key benchmarks and phasing down its operations.
- The mandate should ensure women’s participation in all aspects of planning, implementation and programming, including location and frequency of security patrols, education and livelihood opportunities, and reproductive health services.
- Monitoring and evaluation procedures should address human rights violations, especially violence against women and girls inside and outside of refugee camps, including increased resources for services for survivors.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for February 2010
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for February 2010, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in the Central African Republic:
The forthcoming Humanitarian Situation Report on Chad and the Mission Report for the Central African Republic should provide analysis on the ongoing problems faced by the under-resourced MINURCAT mission. With women’s protection a key security issue for the mission, the levels of sexual violence – particularly in refugee camps – remains high. The reports should specify what action needs to be taken regarding women’s empowerment and protection.
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Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace & Security for January 2010
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security
In the MAP for January 2010, the NGOWG had several recommendations for the Security Council on the current situation in Chad and the Central African Republic:
In view of concerns about violence against refugee women, the next MINURCAT report should include information about: efforts to ensure that women take part in initiatives to ensure their safety; increased resources for services for survivors; ending impunity for rape and other violence against women and girls inside and outside refugee camps; and concrete steps to provide better security, including regular patrols inside and outside the camps and a more strenuous vetting process for recruitment of national and international security forces.
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NGO Resources
Letter to Central African Republic President François Bozizé From Civil Society Representatives in LRA-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and South Sudan
11 November 2011
Human Rights Watch
Link
Central African Republic: Action Needed to End Decades of Abuse
20 October 2011
Amnesty International
Link
Gender and Torture: Conference report
17 October 2011
Amnesty International
Link
US/Central Africa: Protect Civilians From LRA Abuses
23 May 2011
Human Rights Watch
Link
A compromised future: Children recruited by armed forces and groups in eastern Chad
10 February 2011
Amnesty International
Link
Still in need of safety: The internally displaced in eastern Chad
7 December 2010
Amnesty International
Link
Central African Republic must arrest Omar al-Bashir during visit
1 December 2010
Amnesty International
Link
Chad: 10,000 at imminent risk of forced eviction
6 October 2010
Amnesty International
Link
Rebel Training: Introducing Human Rights in CAR
29 July 2010
International Rescue Committee
Link
Chad: “We Too Deserve Protection”: Human Rights Challenges as UN Mission Withdraws
July 2010
Amnesty International
Link
Chad: UN Security Council must work to ensure further extension of UN Mission mandate
12 March 2010
Amnesty International
Link
Chad: No safe place for women
19 February 2010
Amnesty International
Link
Letter to the UN Security Council on the consequences of MINURCAT withdrawal from Chad
16 February 2010
Human Rights Watch
Link
No Place For Us Here
September 2009
Amnesty International
Link
We Are Citizens of This Country
December 2007
Amnesty International
Link
Civilians in peril in the wild north
September 2007
Amnesty International
Link
Central African Republic: CAR State of Anarchy
September 2007
Human Rights Watch
Link
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