The document outlines the agenda and objectives of a one-day course on unarmed civilian protection (UCP) for UN representatives. The course aims to provide an overview of the key concepts, principles and strategies of UCP, and how it can be implemented to protect civilians and reduce violence in conflict areas. It covers the basics of UCP, its core work, and how UCP works in practice through proactive presence, deterrence, influence and encouragement to expand political space for nonviolent actors.

1. Civilian Protection and Violence Prevention with Local Communities in Conflict Areas A One-Day Course in Unarmed Civilian Protection for the UN Interagency Framework Team for Preventive Action UN Quaker House, New York 15 June 2011

2. Beginning the Journey Together

4. Agenda for the Day TIME TITLE OF SESSION OBJECTIVE 9:00-10:45 The Basics and Principles of UCP Participants understand the general nature of UCP, its major components, why it works, and the primary foundations it rests upon. 10:45-11:00 Break 11:00-13:00 The Core of UCP Work Participants understand the proactive and reactive dimensions of UCP work, its core functions, and the key strategies it employs. 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-16:00 Understanding How UCP Works in Practice Participants understand the key activities of UCP and implement them in practice. 16:00-16:15 Break 16:15-17:30 Integrating Lessons Learned Participants reflect on how UCP can be integrated into their own work and/or better supported in the work of others, and identify potential roads forward for continued collaboration.

5. Experiential Pedagogy 1. EXPERIENCE 2. REFLECT 3. CONTEXTUALISE 4. ACT

6. The Basics of Unarmed Civilian Protection What it is and Why it Works

7. The Purpose of Unarmed Civilian Protection

9. UCP is… Not disorganised individuals showing up without a plan, thinking only their presence is enough. Organised teams strategically implementing proven tactics for protecting civilians and reducing violence. Not well-intentioned volunteers working against “oppressors” and naively sticking flowers in gun barrels. Well-trained professionals working proactively with key stakeholders on all levels to increase security of all people Not white people from the global North holding threatened peoples’ hands so they do not get shot. Security-conscious international/multi-cultural teams working and living within communities affected by violence and supporting them to increase their own security. Not an add-on to an already over-burdened work day or something done indirectly while passing out food. A specific, focused activity, based on lessons learned and compelling practices

10. Unarmed Civilian Protection PROACTIVE PRESENCE Encouragement Deterrence Influence Nonviolence Independence Primacy of Internal Conflict Actors Nonpartisanship Human Rights Confidence Building Conscious Visibility Protection Capacity Building Multi-Level Diplomacy

11. Small Group Work Nonviolence without Security is… Security without Nonviolence is…

12. 1. WHO WE ARE Understanding of Mission and Key Organisational Characteristics--e.g. The UCP Tree 5. HOW WE DO IT Process for Security Incidents and Early Warning Reporting and Analysis 4. WHAT WE DO NP Security Planning Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Contingency Planning 2. WHERE WE ARE Security Contextual Analysis & Security Situational Analysis 3. WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO Security Strategies (AAAMAP) GMS Good Management System for Staff Security and Safety UCP requires a higher threshold of risk and employs Active/Interactive Security based on Relationships , not Preventative Measures

13. Unarmed Civilian Protection PROACTIVE PRESENCE Encouragement Deterrence Influence Nonviolence Independence Primacy of Internal Conflict Actors Nonpartisanship Human Rights Confidence Building Conscious Visibility Protection Capacity Building Multi-Level Diplomacy

14. 1. Understand that UCP’s are partial: (e.g. towards human rights, security of all people, peaceful resolution of conflicts, etc.). Cannot be afraid of the values and mission underlying the work. 2. Separate violent actions committed from the people who commit those actions (problems vs. people). 3. Work transparently (key stakeholders know what we are doing) while maintaining the confidentiality of those we serve. 4. Strive for ACCEPTANCE and strategic connection from all key stakeholders. 5. Adhere to the 3rd Principle of UCP: Primacy of Internal Conflict Actors (i.e. It’s not about what we want, it’s our job to create the space for internal actors to achieve what they want.) Lesson Learned from Implementing Nonpartisanship in the Field

15. Unarmed Civilian Protection PROACTIVE PRESENCE Encouragement Deterrence Influence Nonviolence Independence Primacy of Internal Conflict Actors Nonpartisanship Human Rights Confidence Building Conscious Visibility Protection Capacity Building Multi-Level Diplomacy

16. Unarmed Civilian Protection REACTIVE PROACTIVE Dimensions of UCP

17. The Basics of Unarmed Civilian Protection The Core of UCP & How it Works in Practice

18. What is Proactive Presence? Proactive Presence = Trained field staff combining multiple strategies to positively influence the dynamics of violence against civilians on the ground. (Means PROACTIVE ) “ What is needed…is not passive presence for its own sake, but well informed and carefully analysed strategies and tactics that use the presence of each [UCP] to influence all the actors around them.” -Liam Mahoney

19. MPT The Functions of Proactive Presence Proactive Presence Deterrence Influence Encouragement

20. MPT How Does Proactive Presence Work? DETERRENCE Decision Makers (Worried about Int’l Image) Perpetrators of Violence (Worried about witnesses) Targeted Civilians Chain of Command International Pressure X

21. MPT How Does Proactive Presence Work? DETERRENCE Decision Makers (Worried about Int’l Image) Perpetrators of Violence (Worried about witnesses) Targeted Civilians Chain of Command International Pressure “ It’s not really me.”

22. MPT How Does Proactive Presence Work? DETERRENCE Decision Makers (Worried about Int’l Image) Perpetrators of Violence (Worried about witnesses) Targeted Civilians Chain of Command International Pressure X X

23. MPT Defining Political Space High Risk: Inaccessible Political Space Acceptable Risk : Accessible Political Space Inhibitions Dangerous Risks Line of Perception How Does Proactive Presence Work? ENCOURAGEMENT

24. MPT How Does Proactive Presence Work? ENCOURAGEMENT Increasing Political Space High Risk: Inaccessible Political Space Acceptable Risk : Accessible Political Space Inhibitions Dangerous Risks Line of Perception Effect of Proactive Presence

25. MPT How Does Proactive Presence Work? ENCOURAGEMENT Increasing Political Space High Risk: Inaccessible Political Space Acceptable Risk : Accessible Political Space Inhibitions Dangerous Risks Line of Perception Effect of Proactive Presence

26. MPT How Does Proactive Presence Work? Influence

28. Unarmed Civilian Protection PROACTIVE PRESENCE Encouragement Deterrence Influence Nonviolence Independence Primacy of Internal Conflict Actors Nonpartisanship Human Rights Confidence Building Conscious Visibility Protection Capacity Building Multi-Level Diplomacy

29. Key UCP Activities Conscious Visibility Multi-Level Diplomacy Protection Confidence Building Capacity Building Facilitation of Safe Access to Government Mechanisms Forums/Meetings for State Duty-Bearers and Vulnerable Communities Safe Travel Routes for Civilians Accompaniment/ Protective Presence for Vulnerable Individuals / HRDs / Community Workers Establishment and monitoring of protocols with government and military actors Coordination of security services for vulnerable civilians Community Conflict Early Warning Early Response Systems Collaborative security assessments, consultations, and trainings Support for Community Security Teams Community Conflict Resolution Facilitation Intentional presence during critical times Ceasefire Monitoring