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SESSION 4: HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES

SESSION 4: HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES. AT THE END OF SESSION 4, YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH:. AT THE END OF SESSION 4, YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH:. Importance of adhering to common ethical standards in humanitarian action. 7 humanitarian principles used by UNICEF and how to apply them.

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SESSION 4: HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES

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  1. SESSION 4: HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES

  2. AT THE END OF SESSION 4, YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH: AT THE END OF SESSION 4, YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH: Importance of adhering to common ethical standards in humanitarian action 7 humanitarian principles used by UNICEF and how to apply them Key considerations for engaging or not engaging with non-state entities (NSEs) UNICEF 2

  3. UNICEF’S HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES Humanitarian imperative Neutrality Impartiality (non-discrimination) Do no/less harm Accountability Participation of affected populations, in particular women and children Respect for culture and custom 3 UNICEF

  4. SPHERE PROJECT Consortium of NGOs and other agencies working in humanitarian assistance Established minimum standards for sustaining lives and dignity of those affected by conflict • SPHERE Humanitarian Charter • SPHERE Minimum Standards 4 UNICEF

  5. ENGAGEMENT WITH NON-STATE ENTITIES (NSEs) “Failing” states and the rise of NSEs Not a question of ‘should we/shouldn’t we’ if UNICEF to meet mission Issues of engagement are complex Principled engagement with NSEs critical • Visibly adhering to the humanitarian principles • Human Rights Based Approached to Programming (HRBAP) UNICEF 5

  6. FRAMEWORK FOR ENGAGEMENT International legal standards + humanitarian principles UN inter-agency response guided by the SRSG and the Humanitarian Coordinator UNICEF works in consultation or collaboration with UN partners CCCs identify UNICEF’s initial response and should guide UNICEF when engaging with NSEs 6 UNICEF

  7. COMMON CONDITIONS IN NSE AGREEMENTS Adherence to certain legal standards (e.g. CRC, GC+AP) Recognition of humanitarian principles Unrestricted access Responsible for safety of aid workers Assistance will be used only for non-military, non- political purposes Direct monitoring NSE will meet reporting requirements UNICEF 7

  8. KEY MESSAGES • Humanitarian organisations: must adhere to humanitarian principles for their own credibility, safety, effectiveness! • Three fundamental principles: humanitarian imperative, neutrality and impartiality • Engagement with non-state entities must be based upon humanitarian principles 8 UNICEF

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