Session International Standards and Humanitarian Principles

Learning Objectives Increase awareness of content and practical application of key humanitarian standards and principles – in particular Code of Conduct and Sphere

Our Humanitarian Imperative… ….to provide immediate aid to people whose survival is threatened. The right to… life with dignity receive humanitarian assistance protection and security

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1. People-centred humanitarian response participation, community mobilisation, psychosocial, complaints and redress, information sharing 2. Coordination and collaboration 3. Assessment initial, rapid and in-depth assessments 4. Analysis and design response and targeting standards 5. Performance, transparency and learning monitoring and evaluation standards and principle of accountability 6. Aid worker performance linked to PiA and to HAP benchmark

Minimum standards: minimum levels to be attained in humanitarian response Key actions: suggested activities and inputs to help meet standards. Key indicators: ‘signals’ that standard achieved Guidance notes: specific points to consider when applying the minimum standards

Good humanitarian practice… Prevents or relieves human suffering Is provided proportional to need Is impartial and independent Respects the diversity, rights and dignity of others Is accountable to supporters and beneficiaries Is flexible and appropriate to context Facilitates participation of affected groups Strives to reduce future vulnerability Promotes self-reliance and local response capacity