Smile for All in the World

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1 Smile for All in the World Peace Keeping Operations Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet Office

2 Overview In order to play more active roles for international peace, Japan enacted the Act on Cooperation with United Nations Peacekeeping Operations () and Other Operations (the Cooperation Law) in June 1992 (amended in September 2015). Since then, Japan has made a considerable number of personnel and in-kind contributions to assist efforts toward international peace led by the United Nations and other organizations. The law sets out the four pillars of Japan s international peace cooperation: participation in UN, participation in Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security, contribution to International Relief Operations, and contribution to International Observation Operations. It also stipulates that those operations shall be carried out in accordance with the five principles for participation. Outline of the Cooperation Law ( s ) Personnel Contributions ( s and Dispatch of Force Commanders (only for ) and others) Japan makes personnel and in-kind contributions for the following four activities led by the UN and other organizations. Contributions In-Kind UN Peacekeeping Operations Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security International Relief Operations International Observation Operations Five Principles for Participation *Satisfying the five principles is precondition for the implementation of Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security as well as other cooperation. (1) Agreements on a ceasefire have been reached among the Parties to Armed Conflict. (2) Consent for the conduct of UN as well as Japan s participation in such operations has been obtained from the countries to which the area where those operations are to be conducted belongs as well as the Parties to Armed Conflict. (3) The operations shall be conducted without partiality to any of the Parties to Armed Conflict. (4) Should any of the requirements in the above-mentioned guidelines cease to be satisfied, the Cooperation Corps dispatched by the Government of Japan may terminate s. (5) The use of weapons shall be limited to the minimum necessity for the protection of the lives of personnel dispatched, in principle. When the consent for acceptance is deemed to be consistently maintained, the use of weapons in defense of the mission mandate is allowed in accordance with specific requirements. Cooperation Headquarters and Members of the Cooperation Corps Cooperation Headquarters The Cooperation Headquarters is established within the Cabinet Office to administer Japan s International Peace s and contributions in kind. Headed by the Prime Minister as the Chief, the Headquarters is composed of the Deputy Chief, members, and the Secretariat. Additionally, Cooperation Corps is organized to conduct Cooperation Assignments and other activities, for a specified period in accordance with each implementation plan. Members of the Cooperation Corps Members of the Cooperation Corps are selected from applicants, or are seconded from the administrative organs concerned. After completing training conducted by the Secretariat, they undertake Cooperation Assignments. Chief of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters (Prime Minister) Oversees the affairs of the Headquarters; directs and supervises the staff Deputy Chief of the Cooperation Headquarters (Chief Cabinet Secretary) Assists the duties of the Chief of the Headquarters Cooperation Corps (organized for a specified period in accordance with each implementation plan) Engage in s and other activities Opinions Members of the Cooperation Headquarters (Ministers of State appointed by the Prime Minister, including Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defense) Submits opinions or advise, as necessary, on the affairs of the Headquarters Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquarters (Director-General) Handles the affairs of the Headquarters

3 UN Peacekeeping Operations (UN ) UN are activities undertaken by the UN to help countries torn by conflicts create conditions for lasting peace. Mandates of traditional peacekeeping operations are monitoring of ceasefires, separation of hostile forces and maintaining of buffer zones conducted by peacekeeping forces composed of national contingents of troops, and ceasefire monitoring by unarmed military personnel in principle. Mandates of Peacekeeping Operations have been expanded over times to include civilian police activities, election observation, reconstruction and development, and administrative assistance such as organization and institution building. Engineering Unit of Japanese Self-Defense Forces repairing a road (South Sudan, 2016) Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security In recent years, some international peace cooperation activities have been conducted outside the UN framework. Against this backdrop, Japan, through the amendment of the Cooperation Law in 2015, is now able to participate in Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security implemented outside the UN Peacekeeping Operations framework to maintain international peace and security. Japan is able to participate in Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security and to conduct the same activities as in the UN when the operation are implemented based on the resolutions of the UN or at the requests of international or regional organizations, etc. International Relief Operations International Relief Operations are activities other than those of UN and Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security, to provide assistance to conflict-afflicted people (refugees, etc.) and restoration of damage caused by conflicts. These operations are carried out by various international organizations, including the Offices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees () and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Tents provided by the Government of Japan in a refugee camp (Iraq, 2014) IOM International Observation Operations International Observation Operations are activities that aim to ensure fair execution of elections and voting to establish systems of governance by democratic means in post-conflict areas, and other than those implemented as traditional UN or Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security. These activities are carried out by the UN, or by regional organizations such as the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Japanese personnel carrying out referendum observation (Sudan, 2011)

4 s Japan dispatches Cooperation Corps to the UN, International Relief Operations, and International Observation Operations to undertake such activities as: Monitoring the observance of cease-fires and disarmament of armed forces; Repair or maintenance of facilities or equipment dameged by conflicts, which are necessary for daily life of afflicted people; Distribution of food, clothing, medical supplies, and other daily necessities to afflicted people; Providing advice, guidance, and supervision related to correctional administrative work; Observation or management of the fair execution of elections or voting. Japan has so far dispatched Cooperation Corps to Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Latin America and the Caribbean 27 times in total. As of June 2016, Japanese Cooperation Corps is engaged in the UN in South Sudan. Furthermore, following the aforementioned amendment of the Cooperation Law in September 2015, Japan becomes also able to dispatch Cooperation Corps to Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security. Flow Chart of Cooperation Assignments Chief of the Cooperation Headquarters (Prime Minister) *Some assignments are deliberated at the National Security Council. Cabinet Decision on the implementation of assignments, Implementation Plans, and related cabinet orders UN Internationally Coordinated Operations for Peace and Security Reporting to the Diet Diet approval for a part of assignments Establishment of Cooperation Corps, participation of the Self-Defense Forces, etc. Implementation of s in accordance with the Implementation Plans and Implementation Procedures composed by the Chief of the Cooperation Headquarters International Relief Operations Completion of s Reporting to the Diet on the results of the implementation of the assignments International Observation Operations Contributions in Kind Japan provides necessary supplies to the UN and international organizations which are engaged in UN Peacekeeping Operations, International Relief Operations and International Observation Operations. These contributions have been benefiting activities carried out by the UN missions and refugee relief operations conducted by international humanitarian agencies. Relief Supply Stockpile Scheme In order to respond quickly to the needs of in-kind contributions to the International Relief Operations, Japan established a humanitarian relief supply stockpile scheme in Tents, blankets, water containers, plastic sheets, and sleeping mats are being stored in the warehouse in the United Arab Emirates for emergency request. Tent Made of thick breathable canvas materials to shut out direct sunlight and prevent room temperature rise (in summer) or drop (in winter). Simple design for easy repairing. (4 m x 4 m; capacity: for one family use) Sleeping mat A three-layered foamed core materials allow for comfortable sleep even on the hard ground. Blanket Warm, durable, easy dry fleece blanket, made of recycled plastic bottles. Plastic sheet Highly versatile item that can be laid on the ground or used for roofing. (4 m x 5 m) Water container Light-weight, foldable, and portable water container made of durable polyethylene. (capacity: 10 liters, equal to the daily amount needed for one person.)

5 Record of Japan s Contributions in Kind Based on the Cooperation Law 28 times in total (11 times for UN Peace Keeping Operations and 17 times for International Relief Operations). Activities Recipient Cabinet decision Item and quantity Purpose United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees () United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) International Organization for Migration (IOM) United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) United Nations Relief and Works 20 Agency for Palestine in the Near East (UNRWA) IOM United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) UNDOF IOM United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) 1 st : Sept. 11, nd : Jan. 22, 1993 July 26, 1994 Aug. 12, Dec. 15, st : Apr. 6, nd : Apr. 27, June 22, 1999 Oct. 22, Mar. 23, st : Oct. 5, nd : Oct. 19, Mar. 28, Oct. 5, July 29, 2005 Oct. 31, Nov. 6, Dec. 28, Oct. 28, Jan. 23, May.15, Dec.18, Jan.22, Jan.22, Dec.10, st : Dec.23, nd : Mar. 11, rd : May. 16, Televisions (200 sets) Video players (200 sets) Portable generators (200 sets) Medical and pharmaceutical supplies (50 sets) 1 Radios (40,000 sets) Radio/cassette recorders (1,000 sets) Televisions (200 sets) Video players (200 sets) Small radios (40,000 sets) Medical and pharmaceutical supplies (1 set) Emergency health set (5 units) Large tents (43 sets) Sleeping mats (2,600 sheets) Blankets (3,550 sheets) Simple water tanks (213 sets) Shovels (1,000 sets) Complete set of materials and equipment for prefabricated buildings Tents (1,000 sets) Blankets (10,000 sheets) Sleeping mats (5,000 sheets) Radios (2,000sets) Tents (500 sets) Blankets (9,000 sheets) Sleeping mats (11,140 sheets) Water containers (20,000 sets) Plastic sheets (5,120 sheets) Tents (160 sets) Blankets (1,200 sheets) Plastic sheets (1,600 sheets) Tents (315 sets) Blankets (200 sheets) Sleeping mats (20 sheets) Water containers (400 sets) Plastic sheets (75 sheets) Tents (500 sets) Tents (160 sets) Tents (700 sets) Landmine detectors (60 sets) All wheel drive vehicles (27 units) Large tents (20 sets) Sleeping mats (10,000 sheets) Water containers (10,000 sets) Plastic sheets (4,000 sheets) Blankets (10,000 sheets) Sleeping mats (10,000 sheets) Water containers (10,000 sets) Plastic sheets (4,000 sheets) Tents (1,000 sets) R/O Water purifiers (60 sets, including spare filters) Blankets (29,000 sheets) Sleeping mats (20,000 sheets) Plastic sheets (8,000 sheets) Tents (560 sets) Water containers (30,000 sets) Plastic sheets (4,000 sets) Sleeping mats (10,000 sets) Mosquito nets (1,000 sets) Prefabricated buildings (255 buildings) Containers and others (75 sets) Generators (2 sets) Lighting equipment (1 set) Oil storage tank (2 sets) Other equipments Tents (1,000 sets) Blankets (25,000 sheets) Water containers (27,500 sets) Plastic sheets (10,000 sets) Sleeping mats (35,000sets) Trucks (3 units) Tractor (1 unit) Trailing truck (1 unit) Dozer (1 unit) Excavator (1 unit) Tents (800 sets) Water containers (10,000 sets) Blankets (10,000 sets) Sleeping mats (10,000 sets) Ammunition (5.56mm, 10,000 rounds) Tents (200 sets) Plastic sheets (4,000 sets) Heavy equipment(19 units) Potable compressor(1 units) Vehicle(4 units) Container for residence(404 sets) Generator(134 sets) External tank(8 sets) Tent(67 sets) Air conditioning equipment(99 units) Water tank(18 sets) Water treatment plant(3 units) Living drainage store and treatment system(1 units) Other equipments Used to enhance publicity and education for the people of Cambodia on such matters as free and fair elections. Used to maintain health of disarmed soldiers and their families. Distributed to the people of Cambodia to enhance publicity and educational efforts of UNTAC through radio broadcasts. Used to enhance publicity and education for the people of Mozambique on such matters as free and fair elections. Used for the Relief Operations of conducted for Rwandan refugees in Zaire (currently the Democratic Republic of Congo). Used to improve living and working conditions of UNDOF staff (14 personnel). Used for s Relief Operations for Kosovo refugees in such countries as Albania. Used for publicity operations of UNAMET in East Timor on direct balloting to ascertain whether the people of East Timor accept a proposal for expanded autonomy. Used for Relief Operations for East Timorese refugees conducted by in Indonesia and East Timor. Used for Relief Operations for Afghan afflicted people conducted by IOM in Afghanistan. Used for Relief Operations for Afghan refugees conducted by in Pakistan. Used for Relief Operations for Iraqi refugees conducted by in Jordan and Syria. Used for Relief Operations for Sudanese refugees conducted by in Chad. Used for Operations conducted in Sudan by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS). Used for Relief Operations for Sri Lankan afflicted people conducted by in Sri Lanka. Used for Relief Operations for Sudanese afflicted people conducted by in Darfur, Sudan. Used for Relief Operations for Iraqi afflicted people conducted by in Iraq. Used for Relief Operations for Sudanese afflicted people conducted by in southern part of Sudan. Used for Relief Operations for Palestinian afflicted people conducted by UNRWA in Gaza. Used for Relief Operations for Sri Lankan afflicted people conducted by IOM in Sri Lanka. In completing the s in Haiti, equipment originally used by JSDF, were granted and used for the Operations of MINUSTAH. Used for Relief Operations for Sudanese refugees conducted by in South Sudan. In completing the s in Golan Heights, equipment originally used by JSDF, were granted and used for the Operations of UNDOF. Used for Relief Operations for Syrian refugees conducted by IOM in Turkey and Syria. Granted to contribute to Operations of UNMISS in South Sudan (Returned from UNMISS in January, 2014). Used for Operations of UNMISS in South Sudan. Used for Operations of UNMISS in South Sudan. Notes: 1. One set of medical supplies equal to the needs of 10,000 persons for three months. 2. Contributions in kind carried out upon receiving stockpiled supplies from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 3. Procured through transfer of management from the Japan Defense Agency (now the Ministry of Defense) to the Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquaters. 4. Stockpiled supplies used. 5. Procured through transfer of management from Ministry of Defense to the Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquarters. 6. in the activity column stands for UN Peace Keeping Operations and stands for International Relief Operations. (As of July 30, 2017)

6 Japan s s Based on the Cooperation Law ( 平成 28 年 3 月末現在 ) Activity Name Country Period of operation Personnel (no.) Main duties (As of July 30, 2017) 1 in Angola Angola Sept. Oct observers (3) Monitoring of presidential and legislative elections 2 in Cambodia Cambodia Sept Sept Oct July 1993 Cease-fire observers (8 x 2) Engineering units (600 x 2) Civilian police officers (75) Cease-fire monitoring, supervision of storage of bullets and collected weapons Reconstruction of roads and bridges, supply of fuel and water to UNTAC components Advice to and supervision of local police service 3 in Mozambique Mozambique May June 1993 May 1993 Jan Oct. Nov personnel (41) Staff officers (5 x 2) Movement control units (48 x 3) observers (15) Monitoring and supervision of constituent assembly elections Preparation of ONUMOZ's implementation plans, planning and coordination of transport operations Allotment of vehicles, support for customs clearance, and technical coordination of transport operations Monitoring of presidential and legislative elections 4 in El Salvador El Salvador Mar. Apr observers (15 x 2) Monitoring of presidential, legislative assembly, and other elections 5 6 for Rwandan Refugees in the Golan Heights Zaire (Currently Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Kenya Israel, Syria and Lebanon Sept. Dec Feb Jan Jan Feb Refugees relief units (283 incl. advance unit [23]) Air transport unit (118) personnel (max.10 members Staff officers (2 x 13) (3x4;from Feb. 2009) Transport units (43 x 33) (44x1;from Aug. 2012) personnel (max.6 members Medical care and water supply for Rwandan refugees Transport of supplies and personnel for humanitarian relief operation units with relevant organizations UNDOF's public relations, planning and coordination of logistic operations including transport Transport of food, storage of supplies, road repair, and maintenance of construction equipment with relevant organizations 7 in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Sept Aug. Sept observers (5) Polling station supervisors (25) personnel (4) Observation and supervision of presidential, legislative, and other elections Observation and supervision of presidential, legislative, and other elections with relevant organizations 8 9 in East Timor for East Timorese Displaced Persons Indonesia July Sept Indonesia Nov Feb Civilian police officers (3) personnel (max. 3 members Displaced persons relief unit (113) personnel (max. 6 members Advice to Indonesian police with relevant organizations Transportation of relief supplies for East Timorese displaced persons with relevant organizations

7 Activity Name Country Period of operation Personnel (no.) Main duties in Bosnia and Herzegovina in East Timor for Afghan Refugees in Kosovo in East Timor Cooperation Assignment for East Timorese Observation for Iraqi Refugees for Iraqi Afflicted Persons Cooperation Assignment in the Democratic Republic of Congo Bosnia and Herzegovina Mar. Apr personnel (11) personnel (6) Observation and supervision of municipal assembly elections with relevant organizations East Timor Aug. Sept observers(19) Observation of Constituent Assembly elections Pakistan Oct Former Yugoslavia Nov East Timor Feb June 2004 Mar June 2004 Feb June 2004 Refugees relief unit (138) personnel (2) observers (6) personnel (5) Staff officers (10; 7; May 2003-June 2004) Engineer units (680 x 2 522; Mar.-Sept ; Oct June 2004) personnel (max. 5; members Air transport of relief supplies for Afghan refugees with relevant organizations Observation of Kosovo assembly elections with relevant organizations Planning and coordination of engineering operations at UNMISET (UNTAET before May 19, 2002) headquarters Repair and maintenance of roads and bridges with relevant organizations East Timor Apr observers (8) Observation of presidential elections Jordan Mar. Apr Jordan and Italy July Aug Democratic Republic of Congo July Nov Refugees relief unit (56; includes six navigation support personnel) personnel (1) Afflicted persons relief unit (104; includes six navigation support personnel) personnel (max. 3; members observers (8; July Aug.) (5; Oct. Nov.) Civilian police officers (2 x 2) 19 Timor-Leste Jan Feb in Timor-Leste personnel (max. 3; members observers Cooperation 20 Assignment for Timor-Leste Timor-Leste Mar. July 2007 (14; Mar. Apr.) ( 8; May) Observation (14; June July) Military observers (6 x 4) 21 Nepal Mar Jan in Nepal personnel (max. 6; members Cooperation 22 Assignment for Nepal Mar. Apr observers (24) Nepal Observation Cooperation 23 Assignment in Sudan Sudan Oct Sept Staff officers (2 x 6) in Haiti in Timor-Leste for Sudan Referendum Observation in South Sudan Haiti Feb Jan Feb Feb Feb Jan Timor-Leste Sept Sept Sudan Dec Jan Referendum observers (15) South Sudan November Staff Officers (2x6) Engineering Units (203x1; 346x1 Mar ; 330x2 Aug ; 317x2 Aug ; 297x1 Aug ; 44x1 Oct ) personnel (max.5; members Military Liaison Officers (2x4) personnel (1) Staff Officers (3x5 4x2 2x1) Engineering unit (238 1 Jan ; Jun ; Dec ; Dec ; Dec ; 58 1 Apr ) personnel (max, 3; members Air transportation of relief supplies for Iraqi refugees with relevant organizations Air transportation of relief supplies for Iraqi afflicted persons with relevant organizations Observation of presidential and legislative elections Advice to the civilian police component of the headquarters of UNMIT with relevant organizations Observation of the fair implementation of the presidential and parliamentary elections Monitoring of the implementation of relocation and disarmament of armed forces with relevant organizations Observation of fair implementation of the constituent assembly election Coordination of logistical needs of military section and management of data base Planning and coordination of engineering operations at MINUSTAH headquarters Removal of debris, land leveling, road repairing, construction of simple facilities, seismic diagnosis and others (seismic diagnosis has completed in April 2010) with relevant organizations Monitoring of ceasefire with relevant organizations Observation of the fair implementation of the referendum in regard to the independence of South Sudan Coordination of logistical needs of military section, management of database, and planning and coordination of engineering activities and aviational assistance for aircrafts Maintenance of infrastructures, including roads with relevant organizations Notes:1. in the activity column stands for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations; stands for International Relief Operations; and stands for International Observation Operations (established under legislative amendment in 1998). 2. In addition to the activities in the table above, Maritime Self-Defense Force and Air Self-Defense Force units took part in the s in Cambodia 2 and East Timor 14, Air Self-Defense Force units took part in the s in Mozambique 3 and the Golan Heights 6, the for East Timorese Displaced Persons 9, and the in Haiti 24, engaged in support for such activities as transportation and supply. 3. The period of operation is from departure to return from/to Japan. 4. denotes that the assignment is ongoing. Numbers of personnel dispatched as of July 2017 (in total) : 12,500 (not including coordination officers).

8 Scheme of Cooperation Program Advisors The Cooperation Program Advisor scheme was introduced in 2005 as a project of the Cabinet Office in response to increasing needs for the roles of civilians in international peace efforts led by the United Nations and other organizations. The introduction of the scheme was facilitated by the recommendations made by the Advisory Group on Cooperation (chaired by Mr. Yasushi Akashi, former Under-Secretary-General of the UN). This scheme has two objectives: (1) Fostering human resources in the field of international peace cooperation. (2) Strengthening the functions of the Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquarters. In addition to research activities, Cooperation Program Advisors give lectures at schools in Japan and training centers abroad. The 7 th Cooperation Symposium (2016) Lecture at the Ecole de Maintien de la Paix (Mali, 2015) Information on Demae Kouza (Lecture on Demand) The Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquarters conducts lectures on-demand or Demae Kouza to promote public understanding toward international peace cooperation activities. Upon request, the staff members of the Secretariat will visit universities, schools, institutes, etc. and provide lectures on international peace cooperation based on their background and experiences. We can coordinate the theme of lectures based on request. For further details, please visit the following webpage of the Secretariat ( demaekouza.html) or contact Annual Events The Secretariat of Cooperation Headquarters participates in annual events such as Children s Kasumigaseki Visit Day and Global Festa Japan. Children s Kasumigaseki Visit Day Global Festa Japan Internet TV The latest videos about Japan s international peace cooperation activities are available on the government internet TV (in Japanese). Updated information on Activities and Columns of Personnel of the Current Missions are Available on Our Website! (The English Version is Available.) Published: August, 2017 Edited and published by the Secretariat of the Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet Office Pictures provided by the Ministry of Defense of Japan and the Office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).