Protection Sector MeetingJoint with CP and GBV Sub-sectorsJoint with CP and GBV Sub-sectors

07.06.2018

Agenda

1. Review of Action points (Action Point Sheet)

2. Remarks and updates of the Chair

3. Remarks/ updates from GBV and CP, MH-PSS

4. HRP 2018 Projects: Mid-Year Review process

5. Situations in the Field and responses5. Situations in the Field and responses

– East Ghouta IDP sites and return areas

– South Damascus (UNRWA)

6. IM update and new dashboard

7. AoB - Update from partners

Sector Updates – HNO/HRP 2019� HNO Key Points (provisional)

− Discussion on Protection Needs Assessment with GoS started

− Tools, methodology, material used last year shared with MOFA

− Partners to be informed on developments for participation

− 1/16 September: Data Analysis by Sector for HNO

− Drafting HNO mid-Sept /end-October � 4 November publication− Drafting HNO mid-Sept /end-October � 4 November publication

� HRP 2019 Key Points (Provisional)

− 1/30 September: partners to be trained on NEW OPS System

− Training on Protection Risk Assessment/ Mainstreaming

− 1 November opening OPS

− 1/9 November: Project Development

− 11/17 November: Vetting process/ 18-24 November: reopening OPS

− 25/28 November: Final review and OPS closes

Sector Updates – ctd.

� Communication with communities

- Aspect of accountability to beneficiaries

- Sectors to start a dialogue with partners to understand modalities

- Ad hoc discussion or bilateral contacts

� Cash WG

− Created as inter-Sector WG (Chair UNRWA, WFP; UN, INGOs, NGO,

Sectors participation)

− Analysis/ Advocacy/ Coordination/ Harmonization/ Mapping

− Still limited scope for Protection Sector (few initiatives)

− Importance to bring protection considerations to ensure that

approved CBIs are protection sensitive

− Protection Sector in the feasibility and in the Minimum Standard

Expenditure Basket (MSEB) Task Forces

Sector Updates – ctd.

� Raqqa City Plan

- Discussion on modalities and types of interventions in the context

- Possible activities in highly contaminated environment

- Considering risks for civilians and humanitarian partners

� Southern Situation

− Sectors discussing preparedness for possible displacement scenarios

− Escalation of hostilities and displacement within NSA and GoS areas

as worst case scenario

− Ongoing mapping of existing protection capacity and structures/

facilities/ services in the three Southern Governorates (Syria hub)

− Better understanding of current protection services/ activities XB

Sector Updates ctd.

� Afrin Situation

- Response continues from Aleppo in Nubl/ Zahraa/Tel Refaat/

surrounding rural areas and IDP sites

- Progress of verification of displaced population (SARC): 133,000

IDPs (53,000 Tel Refaat; 30,000 Nubl / Zahraa; 33,500 Fafin)

- Some return to Afrin but fluid situation with opening/closing of - Some return to Afrin but fluid situation with opening/closing of

crossing points towards Afrin

- Flash report to be published with an assessment done in Afrin

City (XB actors) and contribution of Protection

- Protection situation continues to demand interventions in all areas

of expertise, especially in IDP sites and rural settlements

- Movements towards Aleppo still a challenge despite advocacy at

highest levels

Child protection Update

� Two important meetings/ consultation in the past weeks

� Meeting on data analysis with partners

− To better understand needs and gaps and how to analyze data

produced on presence and activities

− To help partners to properly analyze data

− To operationalise existing information on presence and activities − To operationalise existing information on presence and activities

− To better gauge the existence of secondary sources

� CP Case management meeting with partners involved

− Certain confusion persist due to different systems applied

− Parallel strictures in place

− Uncertainty prevail on the role of the State authorities

− Coordinators committed to address MOSAL with the result of the

meeting discussion and try to support clarification and coordination

Child protection Update

� Mine Risk Education Working Group

- Launching meeting in May well attended including line

ministries (MoE MOH, MoInfo)

- ToR discussed, edited, re-shared for final endorsement

- Only Risk Education component at this stage inside Syria, until

the authorized presence of MA actors; other pillars of MA not the authorized presence of MA actors; other pillars of MA not

active

� Standardization of vulnerable children definition

- Partners involved in better defining “vulnerable children” as a

group

GBV Update − Attention for better data analysis on GBV � Similar initiative as CP to

better understand challenges and gaps in activities based on existing

data

− Key documents on GBV shared at the GPC retreat in Bangkok ����

Global GBV strategy as guide for the national one for which a Working

group will be formed; SOPs for Syria in process of finalization

− Lessons learnt on the IASC Guidelines

− Guidelines on how to deal with GBV cases in the absence of GBV− Guidelines on how to deal with GBV cases in the absence of GBV

actors � Arabic version to be finalized; useful tool for non-GBV

specialists

− Ethical data sharing (how/ where/ when to share) � Sensitization

for GBV partner as part of a “learning Corner” in the next GBV

meeting

− Impact of GBV Awareness initiative � Consultant in GZT is

developing a methodology and questionnaire to evaluate modalities

and impact

MH-PSS Update

� Meeting of the Working Group to be called next week �

email to follow

� Planned consultation in July on ethical referrals and on

referral pathway in MHPSS

� While the referral pathways in several locations already

includes key principles of ethical referrals, the meeting can includes key principles of ethical referrals, the meeting can

provide more practical advice.

HRP 2018 Projects – Mid year reviewHRP 2018 Projects – Mid year review

Mid Year Review HRP 2018

� Two processes: MY report (Coordinators) and revision of

projects on OPS (Partners and Coordinators)

� Similar parameters as last year; process as light as possible

� Message and instructions will follow to all partners with

projects in HRP 2018

� Protection Sector to look at the Syria hub specific projects� Protection Sector to look at the Syria hub specific projects

� Review will reflect the evolving NEEDS and not the need to

reduce the budget. HOWEVER we cannot increase

irrationally when funding levels are low

� OPS will be open for partners from 15 to 30 June

� FTS will be considered but not used as measure to revise as

FTS is not always consistent/ complete

Project Revision - Parameters

� Changes only if strictly necessary (scope, locations,

complete change of context)

� If project has no funding to date � Budget revision

and targets revision needed

� Partner requesting increase in budget � Only if � Partner requesting increase in budget � Only if

project has fully secured funding

� New Projects � Only if: activities already started; or

full funding secured and partner commits to start

within the year; existing GoS approval

� If budget changes � Targets will need to be adjusted

� Funding levels � To be reported to FTS or otherwise

communicated to the Sector Coordinator

MYR HRP 2018 Projects and Funding� Projects 2018 on OPS/FTS (link shared)

https://fts.unocha.org/appeals/629/summary

� 17 Projects Syria hub Only (12 INGOs / 4 NGOs/ 1 UN)

� 10 WOS projects with Syria hub component (2 INGOs / 8 UN)

� Funding Status HRP projects 2018 on 30 May � 24.6%

Source FTS/ OCHA

https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info

/files/documents/files/hrp_weekly_funding_status_180530.pdf

Field SituationsField Situations

East GhoutaEast Ghouta

East Ghouta IDP sites

- 8 Sites still active but Adra Schools reported empty

- IDP Population progressively decreasing with ongoing process of

return to East Ghouta ���� 28,560 IDPs in sites (SARC 4 June)

- Some IDPs return are back to sites to register for return to East

Ghouta or due to lack of resilience outside the sites

- Limited arrival of new IDPs from Rubkan (to Abu Nasser)- Limited arrival of new IDPs from Rubkan (to Abu Nasser)

- Process of consolidation of sites and relocation of IDPs

- Security screening ongoing – residual population with specific

profile may remain in the sites

- Sites are still overcrowded

- Importance of updating the Service Mapping as presence of

protection actors is declining

- Challenges in site management meeting and referral pathways

East Ghouta IDP sitesSite GP CP GBV

Adra

Electricity

UNHCR, Syria Trust

(legal), SSSD

SARC (DRC/UNICEF) Watad,

NRC, Saint Francis, UNICEF

MSJM, SFPA (mobile)

Adra Schools SARC (DRC), UNHCR,

SSSD, STrust

SARC (DRC), SSSD, UNICEF,

Tamayouz

MSJM, SFPA (mobile),

Tamayouz

Dweir UNHCR, UNICEF,

Strust, SARC (HSP)

SARC (HSP), SARC (UNICEF),

UNICEF

MSJM, SFPA (mobile),

SARC (UNFPA)

Fayhaa SARC (HSP), UNHCR, SARC (UNICEF), SARC (HSP), MSJM (mobile)Fayhaa SARC (HSP), UNHCR,

SSSD

SARC (UNICEF), SARC (HSP),

UNCIEF

MSJM (mobile)

Harjelleh SARC (HSP), Syria

Trust, UNHCR

SARC (HSP), SARC (UNICEF),

UNICEF

MSJM, SFPA (mobile),

SARC (UNFPA)

Najhaa SSSD, UNHCR SARC (DRC/ UNICEF),

UNICEF

MSJM, SFPA (mobile)

Nashabiya SSSD, Syria Trust,

UNHCR

SARC (DRC/ UNICEF) SAC (UNFPA)

Abu Nasser SARC (HSP), UNHCR,

Inash Al Faqeer

SARC (HSP), Nabed Surya MSJM, SFPA (mobile),

SARC (UNFPA)

Overall IDP Return

4th June

16,289

Source UNHCR (SARC)

16,289

Data Source SARC Focal Points to UNHCR

IDP Return to East Ghouta

− From 15 May around 16,300 IDPs

− Age /Gender breakdown and destinations not available

− Ongoing application for return in IDP sites with authorisation

by Security

− Return only to areas of origin in EG

− Once back in areas of origin, return to IDP sites not possible− Once back in areas of origin, return to IDP sites not possible

− Return organised through transport provided by authorities

− IDP may bring their belonging (except those non

transportable)

− IDPs are receiving information from initial returnees

− Possibility for IDP families to remain in IDP sites

Challenges� Registration and population figures for analysis and

humanitarian planningo Sex/ age disaggregation and destination of return still not provided

o Tracking of IDPs after return to East Ghouta

� Freedom of movement

o Prolonged security screening for categories of IDPs

o Relocation of IDPs: voluntary? Mitigation measures in place?

o Returning IDPs only to areas of origin in East Ghoutao Returning IDPs only to areas of origin in East Ghouta

o Unclear movement modalities within and to exit East Ghouta

� Changing profile of the population in the sites ���� Future of sites?

o Vulnerable population left behind (also voluntarily)

o Male population of conscription age

o Person waiting for security screening

o Possible prevalence of male

� Limited access to East Ghouta

o Humanitarian needs and situation not clear

o Delayed expansion of services including protection

Discussion

� Challenges/ trends/ protection issues

− Summary largely confirmed by participants, including agencies taking part in the weekly site management meetings

� How to reinforce protection referrals within the sites?

− The Protection Sector Sub-Sector National coordinators are participating in the weekly site management meeting but those are not sufficiently detailed for protection discussion

− There is a need to establish site management meetings to strengthen coordination on site

− There is also a need to resume the sub-national Protection Sector WG for Damascus/ Rural Damascus to discuss issues pertaining to the situation in the sites, in East Ghouta (return) and South Damascus

− The National Sector meetings cannot go in detail to discuss specific protection issues and needs in those areas and strengthen referral mechanisms

− Participants in the meeting recognised the importance of the sub-national meeting of the Protection Sector (Damascus/ Rura) to start as soon as possible

Discussion

� Situation within East Ghouta: what do we know?

− Still very limited/ no access after the 14 May High level mission

− Known IDPs in secondary displacement situation (e.g. Living in

dilapidates schools upon return to East Ghouta)

− Cooperation with SARC – already present - important

� Plans to operate in East Ghouta? Who, WHAT, when, mapping� Plans to operate in East Ghouta? Who, WHAT, when, mapping

− So far few partners engaged in activities in East Ghouta (SARC and

some GBV / RH partners known to be operational in some areas

− Importance by partners to keep the Sector update on possible plans

and authorisation to operate

− Most likely Inter-sector Plan for East Ghouta to be elaborated as soon

as \access is granted

SOUTH DAMASCUS (UNRWA)SOUTH DAMASCUS (UNRWA)

Situation in South Damascus (UNRWA)

� UNRWA response: Access of two UNRWA convoys on 4 & 5 June (first in two years) with food and NFI distribution, mobile health clinic. Cash distribution for PalRef IDPs who approached SFO.

� Up to 70-80% of Yarmouk destroyed as foreseen, UNRWAawaits approval for access to assess the situation.

� About 6,000 Palestine refugees fled from Yarmouk, with � About 6,000 Palestine refugees fled from Yarmouk, with some families also reaching northern Syria; some older persons never left Yarmouk; possibly 4,500 Palestine refugees in YBB (Yalda in particular)

� Secondary occupation of IDPs in YBB in the absence of alternative accommodation may cause disputes and further displacement with the return of the legitimate owners after Eid; occupants may not have alternative solutions.

Situation in South Damascus (UNRWA)

� Possible move to Harjelleh is an unconfirmed alternative. IDPs would prefer to return to the camp, despite the lack of basic needs and infrastructure and the acute danger as the area is highly infested with unexploded ordnance.

� Lack/ loss of Civil documentation, family separations, � Lack/ loss of Civil documentation, family separations, visible presence of female headed HH, high need of PSS, signs of malnutrition detected during rapid assessment.

� Importance of a more detailed protection-oriented discussion on South Damascus in the sub-National Protection Sector meeting

IM UpdateIM Update

IM Updates- Key messages

- New Map, more articulated; with specific overview of CP,

GBV, RE; progress against HRP targets (Syria hub)

- Dashboard: http://pcss.syriadata.org/

o 4W activities visualised (By Governorate, Sub District, Community)

o Partners’ presence and activity by partnerso Partners’ presence and activity by partners

oNEW Addition: Visualisation of map of static facilities

- Importance to share all mapping and referral tools internally

with each organisation staff

- Possibility for a dedicated session by IM Sector team for

partners to support a better knowledge of the tools and a

better use by partners to analyse achievements/ outputs

and gaps

Main Conclusions – Action points

- Coordinators to send ASAP the message to Partners with

instruction on the Mid Year review (done on 10 June)

- Partners to follow indication and communicate asap to

Coordinators the HRP 2018 project situation

- Partners to look at the EG presence/ activity table and - Partners to look at the EG presence/ activity table and

provide updates as necessary

- Partners to inform the Sector Coordinators on any start of

activities in East Ghouta

- Sector IM team to launch an invitation for a dedicated

session to guide interested partners through the new 4W

map and the new features of the dashboard

Main Conclusions – Action points

- Sub-national Sector Working Group for Damascus and

Rural Damascus to be convened for more specific

discussion on the situation in the area including

- Protection issues in IDP sites

- Referral pathway inside the sites

- Protection situation and initiatives outside the sites

- Situation in South Damascus (YBB, Yarmouk)

- Situation in Southern Syria to be discussed in the next

Sector meeting