The Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society, Inc. (CBCS), showcased its best practices during the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Government Sector Capacity Building and Development on Frameworks and Principles on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Protection and Displacement Resolutions and Advocates on supporting the passage of the IDP Bill on regional and national legislation. The Peacebuilding Fund Joint Programming with the UNDP, IOM, and UNHCR conducted the event on April 11–12, 2024, at the Richmonde Hotel in Quezon City.
CBCS, as UNHCR’s partner in policy advocacy for the passage of PB 32, known as “An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons of the BARMM, providing mechanisms therefore and for other purposes”, supported this event by signifying the attendance of the CBCS Chairperson, Mr. Guiamel M. Alim through Ms. Julie Enolpe Esmael, Program Officer for IDP Support. The involvement of CBCS plays a vital role in sharing its best practices, engagement strategies in the BTA, and initiatives with the community and relevant stakeholders, ensuring an inclusive and rights-based approach to reforming the IDP legislation of the BARMM. The activity was represented by different government agencies and various stakeholders, which could be the champions of supporting all regulations pertaining to the rights and protection of the forcibly displaced population as well as addressing their needs towards attaining durable solutions.
The 2-day activity intends to level up the understanding and knowledge of the government sectors to support and appreciate the essence of having a bill that could protect the rights and well-being of the IDPs. Part of the program is the discussion on the IDP’s in-depth definition and presentation of various international and national IDP frameworks, where the state has the sole responsibility to attend to their immediate needs and gain commitment and support from the government for the passage of any frameworks subject to IDPs and their durable solutions.
During its presentation, CBCS emphasized its commitment to continue the Public Advocacy campaign supporting the passage of an IDP PROTECTION Bill in the BARMM and the National level and maintain stronger relationships between government, partners, and relevant stakeholders to cater to the needs of the affected population. Another important shared input is the institutionalized focus on IDP concerns centered on durable solutions and prevention.
By: JULIE E. ESMAEL
Project Officer
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