UN-CMCoord
What is UN-CMCoord?
The essential dialogue and interaction between civilian and military actors in humanitarian emergencies necessary to protect and promote humanitarian principles, avoid competition, minimize inconsistency, and when appropriate, pursue common goals. (Oslo Guidelines, 2007)
Coordination Mechanisms
Useful Links
OCHA's Civil-Military Coordination Section - http://www.unocha.org/what-we-do/coordination-tools/UN-CMCoord/overview
Humanitarian-Military Dialogue - https://sites.google.com/a/dialoguing.org/humanitarian-military-dialogue/
Relevant Documents
- MCDA Guidelines (Guidelines on the Use of Military and Civil Defense Assets to Support UN Humanitarian Activities in Complex Emergencies)
- Guidance on Humanitarian Organizations' Participation in Military Events
- UN-CMCoord Guide for the Military
- Civil-Military Guidelines and Reference for Complex Emergencies
- UN-CMCoord Posters (in English and Russian)