UNICEF will work with other IASC members toclarify expectations and chart a way <strong>for</strong>ward tofurther enhance collective humanitarian action. Inthe clusters where it has global accountabilities,UNICEF will continue to look <strong>for</strong> more predictablefunding arrangements <strong>for</strong> cluster activities,organize training on the roles of lead and members,and clarify cluster accountabilities within theorganization. Human-resources rosters <strong>for</strong> qualitycluster support will be further enhanced. UNICEFis also actively involved in inter-agency ef<strong>for</strong>ts tostrengthen pooled humanitarian funding mechanismsand other tools to improve response.Emergency risk-in<strong>for</strong>med programmingUNICEF aims to ensure that emergency risksare addressed in all phases of planning andprogramming, with an eye towards identifying,assessing, reducing and managing risk in amore holistic manner. This process begins withharmonized risk assessments as a key tool tomap programme priorities. At the same time, theUnited Nations Security Management Systemhas shifted to a targeted model <strong>for</strong> specifichigh-risk situations; this model helps determinethe kind and level of staff deployment required,as well as what programme activities shouldtake place.As part of this process, the organizationcontinues to work with the members of theProgramme Criticality Working Group, whichUNICEF is chairing, on the development of adraft framework to enable effective prioritizationin high-risk environments. In a related ef<strong>for</strong>t,UNICEF is developing a conflict analysis tool tohelp its country offices better map conflict risksto in<strong>for</strong>m programmes. UNICEF is also workingto identify more specifically its contributionto peacebuilding and to provide country andregional offices with required guidance to ensurethat this contribution helps societies evolvetowards sustainable peace.High-threat environmentsBetter delivery of quality programmes in environmentswith high security risks is a priority <strong>for</strong>UNICEF, as is ensuring that Member States andother actors understand and recognize humanitarianprinciples, and that UNICEF country officesreceive the necessary support to decide on aneffective strategy in highly volatile and complexenvironments. As part of this process, UNICEFcontinues to work with the members of the ProgrammeCriticality Working Group on the developmentof a draft framework to enable effectiveprioritization of programme activities in order toensure that their impact on the populations, andnot on the organization, determines each activity’scriticality. UNICEF is also working with otherhumanitarian partners to find solutions to themany challenges faced in delivering humanitarianassistance in today’s crisis contexts. Goodpractices and support, such as use of remoteprogramming, will also be provided to countryoffices in areas of high security risk.Efficiency of responseBuilding on the experience of 2010, UNICEF willfurther vet talent pools, streamline processes,and revamp and merge its surge roster to allow<strong>for</strong> a larger, high-quality group of external candidatesand more rapid deployment to enhancecountry office capacity during single or concurrentemergencies. An internal review of businessprocesses in sudden-onset emergencies– including of corporate emergency activationprocedures, standard operating procedures andsimplified processes – is under way. Support<strong>for</strong> countries at the onset or in the midst of protractedemergencies will become stronger withrollout of minimum human resources managementstandards and regional surge capacitytraining. UNICEF will also enhance its global supplystrategy, preparedness and logistics network<strong>for</strong> rapid emergency response through ongoingcoordination with partners and suppliers.AdvocacyUNICEF is undertaking an analytical review ofhumanitarian advocacy practices to persuadedecision makers to adopt policies and take actionsto promote and protect the rights of children andwomen in humanitarian situations; to promote theinternational agendas <strong>for</strong> children in the contextof emergencies; and to identify the role that otheractors, including donors, can play in addressingsensitive advocacy issues such as humanitarianaccess. Advocacy work will strengthen engagementwith the Security Council, including on theUnited Nations Monitoring and Reporting Mechanismon Grave Child Rights Violations in Situationsof Armed Conflict; capacity to monitor, reportand respond to violations; and the development ofkey policy, guidance and tools. UNICEF will alsoengage the Security Council on issues related tochildren and women in conflict situations and willcontinue to advocate with international media,civil society partners and the public.Funding requirementsIn the midst of several large-scale emergencies,UNICEF is seeking US$22.4 million to support aneffective and integrated response to today’s globalhumanitarian crises. This funding will complementthe existing US$22.7 million that hasalready been earmarked <strong>for</strong> this purpose fromUNICEF’s core budget and generous contributionsfrom donors.UNICEF will ensure implementation of strategicapproaches, work with national governments,provide technical support, strengthen predictablehumanitarian action through clusters and buildresilience at all levels with partners and governmentsacross all sectors of work.To accomplish these goals, carry out its responsibilitiesto children and families in crisis situationsand meet the serious challenges of humanitarianaction through sustainable and effective globalsupport to regional and country offices, UNICEFis pursuing secure and predictable funding.16 <strong>2011</strong> UNICEF <strong>Humanitarian</strong> <strong>Action</strong> FOR CHILDREN | www.unicef.org/hac<strong>2011</strong>
<strong>2011</strong> UNICEF <strong>Humanitarian</strong> <strong>Action</strong> FOR CHILDRENAsia-PacificAfghanistan • Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaMyanmar • Pakistan • Philippines • Sri Lanka