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(4) Once the immediate emergency phase is over, the government should
encourage affected population to repatriate them (subject to the conditions) to
their original place of residence without compromising the dignity of the affected
population and safe return. Alternatively, safety of affectees should be part of
security management.
(5) Law enforcing agencies and local authorities to maintain law and order situation
during and after the emergency and provide security to the people affected by
the disaster.
(6) Appropriate measures should be taken as quickly as possible to prevent
children‟s recruitment in the soldier army, protect them from sexual exploitation,
child labor activities etc.
(7) Local authorities and law enforcement agencies should put appropriate
mechanisms in place to address the instances of violence, particularly gender
based violence, sexual and emotional abuse, harassment and robbery
b. Protection against Landmines and other Explosive Devices. Local authorities to
facilitate establishment of specialized organizations for the purpose. Appropriate
measures to be taken including information, awareness campaign and fencing of
marking relevant areas to protect against the danger of anti-personnel landmines and
other explosive devices. This normally happens in the conflict/war zone areas.
c. Child Protection. Child protection refers to protection from violence, exploitation,
abuse and neglect. Natural and manmade disasters can cause displacement, break
down of family and social structures, erosion of traditional value systems, violence,
weak governance, absence of accountability and lack of access to basic social
services, all of which lead to serious child protection failures. Some dismal possibilities,
witnessed in affected countries during past are as under:
(1) Separation of Children from parents/guardians
(2) Abduction/Kidnappings
(3) Involuntary involvement in organized crime
(4) Physically hurt due to conflict, stray mines, unexploded ordinance etc.
(5) Molestation including violence
d. The Ministry of Social Welfare needs to develop guidelines and take steps to protect
children from different forms of exploitation.
12. Communication. Telephones shall be the primary means of communication agency
between the various level of government from disaster affected areas to the district, provincial and
federal level ministries/departments involved in the response. Others means of communication can
also be used which include, fax, emails, wireless etc. Maximum possible utilization should be made of