Agreement on the Civilian Protection Component of the International Monitoring Team (IMT)
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Philippines
MindanaoRegion
Asia and Pacific
Asia and PacificAgreement name
Agreement on the Civilian Protection Component of the International Monitoring Team (IMT)Date
27 Oct 2009Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreedInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( )Stage
Framework/substantive - partialConflict nature
Government/territoryPeace process
Philippines - Mindanao processParties
Rafael E. Seguis, Panel Chairman for the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP)
Mohagher Iqbal, Panel Chairman for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)Third parties
Datuk Othman Bin Abdul Razak, Representative of Malaysia [Facilitator]Description
Agreement on the civilian protection components forms a part of the Terms of Reference for the International Monitoring Team, and provides a commitment from the Parties to uphold international humanitarian law and human rights law standards in regards to non-combatants.
Agreement document
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil societyPage 2, Article 2. Civilian Protection Component
[...] Should the IMT cease to operate, the civilian protection component shall remain in place and continue to perform such functions. The Parties shall designate humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations, both international and national, with proven track record for impartiality, neutrality and independence, to carry out the civilian protection functions. - Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL generalPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. [...] - Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
- Civil and political rightsHuman rights and equality→Civil and political rights→LifePage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. In this context, the Parties commit themselves to:
[...] d) Take all precautions feasible to avoid incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, and danger to civilian objects.Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→EqualityPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. In this context, the Parties commit themselves to:
[...] e) Ensure that all protective and relief actions shall be undertaken in a purely nondiscriminatory basis covering all affected communities.Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Liberty and security of personPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. In this context, the Parties commit themselves to:
a) Refrain from intentionally targeting or attacking non-combatants, prevent suffering of the civilian population and avoid acts that would cause collateral damage to civilians;
d) Take all precautions feasible to avoid incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, and danger to civilian objects. - Socio-economic rightsHuman rights and equality→Socio-economic rights→PropertyPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. In this context, the Parties commit themselves to:
[...] b) Refrain from targeting or intentionally attacking civilian properties or facilities such as schools, hospitals, religious premises, health and food distribution centers, or relief operations, or objects or facilities indispensable to the survival of the civilian population and of civilian nature;
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
No specific mention.
- Mobility/access
No specific mention.
- Protection measuresRights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civiliansPage 2, Article 2. Civilian Protection Component
[...] Should the IMT cease to operate, the civilian protection component shall remain in place and continue to perform such functions. The Parties shall designate humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations, both international and national, with proven track record for impartiality, neutrality and independence, to carry out the civilian protection functions.
Page 2, Article 2. Civilian Protection Component
The Parties hereby agree to expand the mandate of the IMT to include civilian protection. The IMT shall monitor, verify and report noncompliance by the Parties to their basic undertaking to protect civilians and civilian communities. Should the IMT cease to operate, the civilian protection component shall remain in place and continue to perform such functions. The Parties shall designate humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations, both international and national, with proven track record for impartiality, neutrality and independence, to carry out the civilian protection functions.
Page 2, Article 3. Implementing Terms of Reference
This Agreement on civilian protection component shall form part of the Terms of Reference of the IMT to be deliberated and agreed by the Parties upon the formal resumption of the GRP-MILF peace talks. - Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutionsRights institutions→Regional or international human rights institutions→Monitoring callsPage 2, Article 2. Civilian Protection Component
The Parties hereby agree to expand the mandate of the IMT to include civilian protection. The IMT shall monitor, verify and report noncompliance by the Parties to their basic undertaking to protect civilians and civilian communities. Should the IMT cease to operate, the civilian protection component shall remain in place and continue to perform such functions. The Parties shall designate humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations, both international and national, with proven track record for impartiality, neutrality and independence, to carry out the civilian protection functions.
Page 2, Article 3. Implementing Terms of Reference
This Agreement on civilian protection component shall form part of the Terms of Reference of the IMT to be deliberated and agreed by the Parties upon the formal resumption of the GRP-MILF peace talks.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
- National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security GuaranteesPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. [...] To effect the above objectives, the Parties shall issue or re-issue orders to their respective military units or security forces (including paramilitaries, associated militias, and police units) to conduct their operations consistent with their obligations and commitments described herein. - Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- PolicePage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. [...] To effect the above objectives, the Parties shall issue or re-issue orders to their respective military units or security forces (including paramilitaries, associated militias, and police units) to conduct their operations consistent with their obligations and commitments described herein. - Armed forcesPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. [...] To effect the above objectives, the Parties shall issue or re-issue orders to their respective military units or security forces (including paramilitaries, associated militias, and police units) to conduct their operations consistent with their obligations and commitments described herein. - DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forcesPage 1, Article 1. Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situation. [...] To effect the above objectives, the Parties shall issue or re-issue orders to their respective military units or security forces (including paramilitaries, associated militias, and police units) to conduct their operations consistent with their obligations and commitments described herein. - Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatoryDatuk Othman Bin Abdul Razak, Facilitator and Representative of Malaysia
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanismPage 2, Article 2. Civilian Protection Component
The Parties hereby agree to expand the mandate of the IMT to include civilian protection. The IMT shall monitor, verify and report noncompliance by the Parties to their basic undertaking to protect civilians and civilian communities. Should the IMT cease to operate, the civilian protection component shall remain in place and continue to perform such functions. The Parties shall designate humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations, both international and national, with proven track record for impartiality, neutrality and independence, to carry out the civilian protection functions.
Page 2, Article 3. Implementing Terms of Reference
This Agreement on civilian protection component shall form part of the Terms of Reference of the IMT to be deliberated and agreed by the Parties upon the formal resumption of the GRP-MILF peace talks. - Related cases
No specific mention.
- SourceUN Peacemaker http://peacemaker.un.org/philippines-agreemen-cpc2009
IN THE NAME OF GOD THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL AGREEMENT ON THE CIVILIAN PROTECTION COMPONENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONITORING TEAM (IMT)
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) (hereafter referred to as the "Parties") hereby agreed as follows:
Article 1 Basic Undertakings
The Parties reconfirm their obligations under humanitarian law and human rights law to take constant care to protect the civilian population and civilian properties against the dangers arising in armed conflict situations.
In this context, the Parties commit themselves to:
a) Refrain from intentionally targeting or attacking non-combatants, prevent suffering of the civilian population and avoid acts that would
cause collateral damage to civilians;
b) Refrain from targeting or intentionally attacking civilian properties or faci lities such as schools, hospitals, religious premises, health and food distribution centers, or relief operations, or objects or facilities indispensable to the survival of the civilian population and of a civilian nature;
c) Take all necessary actions to facilitate the provision of relief supplies to affected communities;
d) Take all precautions feasible to avoid incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, and danger to civilian objects;
e) Ensure that all protective and relief actions shall be undertaken in a purely nondiscriminatory basis covering all affected communities.
To effect the above objectives, the Parties shall issue or re-issue orders to their respective military units or security forces (including paramilitaries, associated militias, and police units) to conduct their operations consistent with their obligations and commitments described
herein.
Article 2 Civilian Protection Component
The Parties hereby agree to expand the mandate of the IMT to include civilian protection.
The IMT shall monitor, verify and report noncompliance by the Parties to their basic undertaking to protect civilians and civilian communities.
Should the IMT cease to operate, the civilian protection component shall remain in place and continue to perform such functions.
The Parties shall designate humanitarian organizations and nongovernmental organizations, both international and national, with proven track record for impartiality, neutrality and independence, to carry out the civilian protection functions.
Article 3 Implementing Terms of Reference
This Agreement on civilian protection component shall form part of the Terms of Reference of the IMT to be deliberated and agreed by the Parties upon the formal resumption of the GRP-MILF peace talks.
Done at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this 2nd day of October 2009.