An Agenda for a Dignified and Sustainable Rohingya Refugee Response in Bangladesh
b. The Government of Bangladesh should work to improve camp security and build
community resilience, on the basis of consultations with affected communities and
humanitarian stakeholders.
Security in the camps is best achieved in consultation with affected communities themselves,
who are best placed to understand existing risks, with input from all relevant stakeholders
who can support the design of appropriate strategies and preserve the civil and humanitarian
character of the camps. Security can also be improved by:
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Improving refugees’ access to and participation in formal and protection-sensitive and
community-centred informal justice systems through stronger engagement with legal
actors.
Designing formal education and skills training projects benefiting both refugees and host
communities, to reduce aid dependence, enhance self-reliance and reduce social
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Prioritising multi-sectoral GBV support and outreach services for Rohingya refugee and
host communities.
Engaging the support of camp authorities (CiCs/ACiCs, Bangladeshi Army, ApBN) in
recognising protection needs, vulnerabilities, and risks; making effective referrals; and
managing data ethically and securely as part of the Joint Capacity Sharing Initiative led by
the Site Management sector.
Lifting restrictions on Rohingya volunteer and cash-based programmes in the camps.
acknowledging their role as legitimate humanitarian actors and helping them use existing
skills and build new skills to foster productivity and a sense of hope and agency.
Ensuring continued telecommunications access in accordance with the Government’s
‘Digital Bangladesh’ Vision to ensure efficient and effective information dissemination by
the government and humanitarian actors, particularly in a pandemic setting, help
maintain family and social/community networks, and counter misinformation,
vulnerability to manipulation, and insecurity in and around the camps.
Preserving protection related services for those most at risk, even amidst COVID-19
restrictions.
c. The Government of Bangladesh should ensure an efficient, effective and predictable
humanitarian response.
The humanitarian community is supporting the Government of Bangladesh in delivering the
Rohingya refugee response. Predictable administrative arrangements and unrestricted
humanitarian access are critical for meeting the most urgent needs of refugees and host
communities. Humanitarian partners face significant operational challenges within the
existing system, resulting in delays, loss of resources and negative impacts on the well-being
of affected communities. The current framework can be strengthened as follows:
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Ensuring regular dialogue between the government and all relevant actors through clear and
established channels to build mutual trust and understanding.
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