Part 5: Aid worker security: What does the future hold? (4.11 min)
What direction may the aid sector’s management of insecurity take? This 5th and last clip in the series is part of a campaign supporting the safety & security of humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders. (Please note that the black & white intro section (50 seconds) is the same for all clips.) Produced by HumanitarianPolicy in support of World Humanitarian Day 2012.
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Part 4: Solutions to insecurity (3.44 min)
Is the aid sector effective in finding solutions to insecurity? This clip is part of a campaign supporting the safety & security of humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders. Produced by HumanitarianPolicy in support of World Humanitarian Day 2012.
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Part 3: Principles & Pragmatism (3.11 min)
A campaign supporting the safety &security of humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders. Part 3 features interviews with: Marc Houben, Patrick Beaufour, Norman Sheehan. Produced by HumanitarianPolicy in support of World Humanitarian Day 2012.
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Part 2: Risk (4.05 min)
A campaign supporting the safety &security of humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders. Part 2 features interviews with: Marc Houben, Alex Ofori, Patrick Beaufour, Norman Sheehan. Produced by HumanitarianPolicy in support of World Humanitarian Day 2012.
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Part 1: Access & Acceptance (4.03 min)
A campaign supporting the safety & security of humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders. Part 1 features interviews with: Raffaela Schiavello, Larissa Fast, Michael O'Neill, Pascal Daudin. Produced by HumanitarianPolicy in support of World Humanitarian Day 2012.
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Advocacy Campaign
'The Price of Anything' is a campaign supporting the safety & security of humanitarian aid workers and human rights defenders.
Project
The project addresses the importance of safe and secure access for aid workers and human rights advocates who assist and protect civilians in need. By raising awareness among a broad audience, the project contributes to the need of responsible delivery of assistance and protection.
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Project background
Crimes against unarmed civilians are never justified. When these crimes are committed against people who dedicate their lives to saving others, the injustice is ever more apparent. Why are aid workers and human rights defenders the targets of violence? What motivates individuals or groups to commit crimes against those who help others? Are questions of accountabilitybeing pursued and where does responsibility for the safety and security of others rest? This campaign intends to seek evidence-based responses to these questions and motivate civil society, governments and donors to take action in support of the safe and secure delivery of assistance.
International legal frameworks and humanitarian principles no longer provide realistic protection to individuals and organizations that offer assistance to populations in need. Collective efforts involving governments, donors, aid organizations, international institutions, and civil society are required to reduce the number of killings, kidnappings and injuries. Each of these groups holds responsibilities towards safeguarding aid workers and human rights defenders. The front-line advocates and aid workers themselves also have a role to play, but their safety cannot be solely reduced to their individual responsibility.
Key Messages
The campaign’s key messages include (1) safety and security of aid workers and human rights defenders is directly linked to safe access to vulnerable populations and the sustainable delivery of assistance; The impact of violent incidents not only affects the victims and their families, but also the program beneficiaries. Thousands of vulnerable people can be left without essential support if programs are suspended or closed due to insecurity; (2) Thousands of aid workers face serious and life-threatening risks when responding to humanitarian crises. Many of these are people working within their own countries and communities; (3) Humanitarian principles and international legal frameworks are intended to offer a degree of formal protection but are often ignored and need to be reaffirmed and applied; and (4) Solutions to safety and security challenges require strategic and systematic approaches addressing root causes of violence. Acknowledging that many positive efforts are being implemented by organizations, these efforts need further evidence-based research, policy development and resources to ensure success.
Funding & Contributions
The project is being funded through donations. It has received development funding from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, RedR UK and INSSA. If you would like to contribute in any way, either financially or some other capacity, please.
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Project Overview
"International legal frameworks and humanitarian principles no longer provide realistic protection to individuals and organizations that offer assistance to populations in need. Collective efforts involving governments, donors, aid organizations, international institutions, and civil society are required to reduce the number of killings, kidnappings and injuries. Each of these groups holds responsibilities towards safeguarding aid workers and human rights defenders. The front-line advocates and aid workers themselves also have a role to play, but their safety cannot be solely reduced to their individual responsibility."
