1. Humanitarian Ethics and Principles

2. Humanitarian Principles Humanity  Saving lives and alleviating suffering wherever it is found Impartiality  Action based solely on the basis of need, without discrimination between or within affected populations; Neutrality  Actions must not favour any side in an armed conflict or other dispute Independence  Humanitarian objectives are carried out with autonomy and separate from the political, economic, military or other actors’ objectives where humanitarian action is being implemented.

3. WHAT WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE: HumanityWell-being Human rightsJustice Non-discriminationDignity Sustainability

4. HOW: Do a good job Competence Professionalism Efficiency Credibility Accountability

5. HOW: be fair, even-handed Integrity Neutrality Independence Objectivity Impartiality

6. HOW: Respect people Sensitivity Patience Diversity Culture

7. HOW: Involve people Participation Partnership Consultation Cooperation

8. HOW: Do no harm Discretion Confidentiality Security Prohibition against abuse of power

9. HOW: Play by the rules Respect for  international law  national law  host country  mandate

10. WHAT WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE: HumanityWell-beingHuman rightsJustice Non-discriminationDignitySustainability Do a good job - Competence Professionalism Efficiency Credibility Accountability Be fair, even-handed: Integrity Neutrality Independence Objectivity Impartiality Respect people Sensitivity Patience Diversity Culture Involve people: Participation Partnership Consultation Cooperation Do no harm: Discretion Confidentiality Security Prohibition against abuse of power Play by the rules Respect for - international law - national law - host country - mandate HOW WE WORK:

11. Codes of Conduct UN Charter/Humanitarian Charter Codes of Ethical Behaviour UN Secretary General’s Bulletin on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Others….

12. Do No Harm How do negative effects result from our work in the field? What can we do to prevent them?

13. Negative impacts: Institutional factors Noncompliance/nonenforcement of codes of conduct. Insufficient analysis or contextual understanding Multiple institutional agendas and complex program interaction. Insufficient guidelines or planning processes – repeating mistakes. Insufficient understanding of, or commitment to, local community structures and their future sustainability. Creating vulnerabilities to reprisals.

14. Exercises Brainstorm – how principles help us in practice Decision dilemmas