CILO 3 Flashcards
_______________ is important to observe and protect the fundamental human rights of environmentally
fragile and displaced persons.
Ethical behavior
General Principles of the Ethics Behind Disaster Risk Reduction:
- Solidarity
- Joint Responsibility
- Non-Discrimination
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Co-operation
- Territorial Sovereignty
- Prevention
- Role of Media
Though most of the
time affected, they usually are not given priority before, during and after these life-changing events.
These are usually the poor and socially disadvantaged people.
General Principles of Ethics
As disasters affect everyone in the community, its costs, burdens, and benefits of risk reduction
measures must be shared equally among all its members, with special attention given to its most vulnerable
members, e.g., the very young, the very old, the poor.
Solidarity
General Principles of Ethics
Being able to prevent disaster risks and being able to help, in any form, during emergency
situations, is a responsibility of all stakeholders, i.e., government, the community, volunteer groups, media &
oneself.
Joint Responsibility
General Principles of Ethics
General Principles of Ethics
Measures to prevent, reduce, and prepare for disasters and to distribute relief and promote recovery, and also the enjoyment of fundamental rights are secured and implemented without distinction on any ground such as gender, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinion, ethnic group, affiliation to a national minority, socioeconomic circumstances, birth, disability, age or other status.
Non-Discriminatory
General Principles of Ethics
All persons are treated humanely, in all circumstances, that is to say with respect, tolerances and compassion, regardless of the nature, origin, duration and place of the disaster, and particular attention should be paid to the most valuable people.
Humanity
General Principles of Ethics
The dignity and rights of all disaster victims are respected and protected in all circumstance
Humanity
General Principles of Ethics
Disaster prevention, preparedness, relief and recovery measures should be implemented and provided on the basis of genuine needs alone, without any favoritism between or within the population groups concerned.
Impartiality
General Principles of Ethics
Disaster prevention, preparedness, relief, response, and recovery measures should be taken without political, racial, religious or ideological debate, and with the sole aim of protecting individuals and the enjoyment of their rights, the environment, property and heritage, thereby strengthening resilience to this type of event.
Neutrality
General Principles of Ethics
States should co-operate, regardless of political, economic, social and cultural differences and according to their capacities, to strengthen disaster resilience and to secure respect for human rights, showing particular regard for the possible cross-border impact of disasters and the need for joint action.
Co-operation
General Principles of Ethics
States have a duty to protect persons on their territory, guaranteeing that, even if a disaster occurs, human rights are fully applied for not only their nationals, but also for foreigners on their territory including humanitarian assistance teams for abroad.
Territorial Sovereignty
General Principles of Ethics
This principle presupposes awareness of the different risks in different places and at different times, depending particularly on variables arising from demography and climate change.
Prevention
General Principles of Ethics
States, as well as regional and local authorities, have a responsibility to implement anticipatory and preventive measures, with the most active involvement possible of all parties, including companies and the civil society.
Prevention
General Principles of Ethics
Informing and raising public awareness to the forecasting of disasters and the way they evolve. Disaster victims are treated by the media with dignity and with full respect of their privacy.
Role of the media
The Ethical Principles Applied Prior to the Disasters
All persons must benefit from disaster prevention measures that will ultimately ensure protection of their life,
properties as well as provide disaster resilience.
- Introduction of Prevention Measures
The Ethical Principles Applied Prior to the Disasters
These __________________________ must be suited to various possible
events, e.g., heavy rainfall, heavy rainfall with floodings, heavy rainfall with floodings and landslides, that could
possibly affect different categories of vulnerabilities, e.g., age, gender, the poor, etc.
preventive measures
The Ethical Principles Applied Prior to the Disasters
The protection of our natural environment ensures our existence on the planet. As the popular saying goes “Nature
does NOT need humans to exist BUT humans need nature”, our very existence is linked with the quality of our
environment, i.e., a healthy natural environment means a healthy life.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD QUALITY HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT:
The Ethical Principles Applied Prior to the Disasters
All stakeholders, including children and PWDs, are entitled to receive appropriate instruction and training. This
enhances their resilience to disasters.
- EDUCATION, TRAINING AND AWARENESS-RAISING ABOUT RESILIENCE TO DISASTERS:
The Ethical Principles Applied Prior to the Disasters
Knowledge and awareness about what to do, how to do it, and why
we are doing it, may be shared to others, e.g., family members, acquaintances, resulting to a multiplier effect.
- EDUCATION, TRAINING AND AWARENESS-RAISING ABOUT RESILIENCE TO DISASTERS:
It aims to build resilient disaster-communities and businesses through private
sector engagement.
Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)
It works with field experts and reputable humanitarian institutions, e.g., Brown University in
the US, to organize and coordinate private sector solutions to disaster management.
Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)
It has also established the
world’s first private sector-led national emergency operations center in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)
It is the
umbrella organization of the private sector for disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery
Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF)
Though all persons who are willing to help are welcome when drawing up disaster risk prevention and reduction
plans and programs, it is imperative that those who are truly with the proper skills and hands-on experience and
training be utilized as these plans and programs.
- PARTICIPATION:
As we are dealing with possible loss of lives, the right background
of the planners is imperative as it could directly or indirectly cause or worsen disasters.
- PARTICIPATION:
Though we have the freedom of expression, we must never forget Proverbs 18:21 which says, “Death and life are
in the power of the tongue.” The tongue can be used as a weapon to harm and destroy or as a tool to build and
heal.
- FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION:
Failure of authorities to adopt planned prevention and disaster risk reduction measures as well as organize reliefs,
entitles all people to have a fair trial and effective legal remedy.
- ACCESS TO JUSTICE:
All workers are informed in due time about disaster risks at their workplace and about the effects of natural and technological disasters. They receive special training in disaster prevention and possible responses to disasters.
- Disaster prevention at the workplace
All individuals are informed about potential disaster risks during their leisure or tourism activities and about the effects of natural eventualities and technological dangers.
- Disaster prevention in recreation and tourist areas
Users of public places, particularly schools and hospitals, are informed about disaster risks which can be a threat to these buildings.
- Disaster prevention in public places, particularly schools and hospitals
This information should include special prevention measures and possible responses to disasters, and should explain, in accessible language, the main points of relief plans and how to behave in a disaster.
- Disaster prevention in public places, particularly schools and hospitals
Pregnant women, children, disabled persons, elderly persons, the sick, the wounded, indigenous populations, environmentally displaced persons, ethnic and religious minorities and the most disadvantaged members of society, including persons or groups of persons who are victims of racism, benefit from disaster prevention measures tailored to their already existing vulnerability.
- Special prevention measures for the most vulnerable groups