Noticias y recursos

Noticias

The Security Council adopted a resolution emphasizing the protection of UN and humanitarian personnel, urging states to uphold international law, conduct impartial investigations into attacks, and address new challenges like disinformation. The resolution, passed with 14 votes in favor and 1 abstention, highlights the increased risks faced by humanitarian workers and calls for enhanced measures to ensure their safety and accountability.
The Protect Aid Workers mechanism was presented at the 2024 Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks. The session introduced the situations covered by the mechanism, the selection criteria, the grant application process and the partnership specificities.
The 2024 European Humanitarian Forum's panel on "Enhancing the security of humanitarian workers in conflicts and complex emergencies" discussed the dangers faced by humanitarian workers and presented strategies like security training and risk assessment to minimize these risks. The panel emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among humanitarian organizations, governments, and local communities, and suggested policy improvements to better protect humanitarian workers.

Informes

Discover the challenges and barriers faced by aid workers in seeking justice for attacks and learn about the recommendations from Legal Action Worldwide. Explore current legal frameworks and strategies to improve accountability and support.
Explore the significant advancements and ongoing challenges in Security Risk Management (SRM) within the humanitarian sector. Learn about the disparities between international and local organizations, emerging threats, and the need for a person-centred approach.

Recursos útiles

La Aid Worker Security Database regista los incidentes de violencia contra los cooperantes humanitarios. 

El proyecto Aid in Danger recopila datos sobre cualquier evento que obtaculice la prestaciónde la ayuda, incluidas las amenazas y los incidentes violentos contra los cooperantes humanitarios y las agencias de ayuda.

INSO dispone de una biblioteca de informes públicos que incluye revisiones trimestrales sobre seguridad y acceso humanitario, un resumen mensual de incidentes que involucran a ONG y publicaciones temáticas..

Safeguarding Health in Conflict aboga por la protección de la atención sanitaria en las zonas de conflicto en todo el mundo.

Surveillance System For Attacks on Health Care realiza el seguimiento y documenta los incidentes de violencia contra el sector de la salud.

Health Care in Danger tiene como objetivo proteger los servicios de salud en las zonas de conflicto.