1. Fundamental Principles & International Humanitarian Law
Guo Yang, Senior Political Advisor, ICRC Beijing
22 October 2015, Beijing China

2. Outlines Origines of Fundamental Principles Connotations of FPs;
FPs and IHL;
Safer Access Framework;
FPs and SAF;
Conclusion: FPs and effective humanitarian actions

3. FPs: Origins
1859: Solferino battlefield – neutral & impartial assitance;
1875: 4 basic working principles – foresight, solidarity, centralization, mutality;
1921: ICRC Statute: -impartiality, independence, universality, equality;
1946: Federation – Declaration;
1965 – 20th Intl’RC Conference;

4. FPs: Connotations Humamnity; Impartiality; Neutrality; Independence;
Voluntary service;
Unity;
Universality;

5. FPs & IHL Reference: Art. 44, GCI & Art.81, API;
Designation: Art.9,10 of GC I,II,III & IV; Comm.Art.3 to GCs.
Requirements: CIHL rules: 55 & 56

6. Attention to operational relevance of FPs
Lack of in-depth knowledge and training;
Inconsistent application;
External challenges;

7. SAFER ACCESS
Increasing acceptance, security and access to people and communities in need
PRACTICAL RESOURCE PACK

8. Eelements of Safter Acess Framwork

9. “How to use the Fundamental Principles is to live them”

10. Effective humanitarian aid
Perception
Action
Programmes
Acceptante
Authorities, arms carriers, beneficiaries
Access
Reaching beneficiaries

11. Thank you!