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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.
Reports
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.
The SHCC report offers a clear roadmap for reinforcing protection mechanisms. Global cooperation is essential to advancing the protection of these workers and ensuring access to medical care in dangerous areas.
Useful links
The Aid Worker Security Database records incidents of violence against aid workers.
The Aid in Danger project collects data on any event that interferes with the delivery of aid, including incidents of violence against aid workers and aid agencies and its effects on access for aid agencies.
INSO provides a library of public reports featuring a Quarterly Safety & Access Review, a motnhly NGO incident overview and Thematic publications.
The Safeguarding Health in Conflict advocates for the protection of healthcare in conflict zones worldwide.
Surveillance System For Attacks on Health Care track document incidents of violence against the health sector.
Health Care in Danger aims to protect healthcare services in conflict zones.