UNOCHA Brief on Humanitarian Principles

Short summary of humanitarian principles by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA),

The humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence provide the foundation for humanitarian action. They are central to establishing and maintaining access and delivering humanitarian assistance to affected people, whether in a disaster or a complex emergency, such as armed conflict. Promoting and ensuring compliance with the principles are essential for effective humanitarian coordination and response.