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Humanitarian Access
INSO Summary Sheet: Humanitarian Access
INSO has developed a summary sheet to provide a concise overview of the key principles of Humanitarian Access for NGO practitioners. Download it as a quick reference guide for use in the field.
The handbook below provides a comprehensive overview of the international normative framework regarding humanitarian access in situations of armed conflict. It outlines the legal obligations and responsibilities under international humanitarian law, human rights law, and international criminal law, focusing on the duties of States and non-State actors to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid. The handbook also addresses the practical challenges and necessary conditions for humanitarian organizations to operate effectively in conflict zones.
Humanitarian Access in Situations of Armed Conflict: Handbook on the International Normative Framework. Version 2.0
Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) & Conflict Dynamics International (CDI), 2014.
Humanitarian Access in Situations of Armed Conflict
The study below provides insights into the risks and strategies associated with maintaining presence and proximity in conflict zones, focusing on best practices and areas for improvement in humanitarian action.
Presence & Proximity: To Stay and Deliver, Five Years On.
Independent study commissioned by OCHA, Norwegian Refugee Council, and Jindal School of International Affairs.
Presence & Proximity: To Stay and Deliver, Five Years On
OCHA’s Access Monitoring & Reporting Framework (AMRF) provides a tool to collect and analyse data on the impact of access constraints on the humanitarian response.