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As the humanitarian sector advances toward greater localisation, transferring risks to local actors without adequate support undermines resilience and jeopardises the security of staff and…
The Rising Toll on Humanitarian Life Globally, 2024 marked the most fatal year on record for international aid workers, claiming the lives of 378 humanitarian…
Being an aid worker can be a dangerous job. In fact, in 2024, a record number of aid workers were killed. That’s…
In early 2024, a group of NGOs launched Protect Aid Workers. This new mechanism provides financial assistance and legal aid to humanitarian workers facing security incidents or immediate threats arising from their work. These include cases of violence, kidnapping, arrests,…
Neutrality may seem like a simple idea. It refers to a stance of not supporting either side in a conflict or dispute. But it is…
Neutrality is one of the four humanitarian principles. It states that humanitarian action must not favour any side in an armed conflict or other dispute. Despite being a central component of humanitarianism, the concept of neutrality is fraught with complexity.…
No safety net for aid workers Aid workers on the frontlines of humanitarian action put themselves at risk every day. Some may be in conflict…
Tuesday 25 June, 14:00-15:30 BST | 09:00-10:30 ET This latest GISF webinar unpacked some of the key challenges in conceptualising and operationalising the principle of neutrality. It looked at how the role of neutrality in acceptance-based strategies has evolved over…
Adhering to the principle of neutrality is crucial for the safety of humanitarian workers and operations. However, in highly fragmented and politicised environments,…
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) What is HNPW? The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the Leading-Edge Programme (LEP)…