Security and Humanitarian Access

Humanitarian access, mandated by the General Assembly resolution 46/182, refers to a two-pronged concept, comprising:

• Humanitarian actors’ ability to reach people in need
• Affected peoples' access to assistance and services

As a general rule, humanitarian convoys will not use armed escorts. As a last resort and when key criteria are met, the UN Designated Official for Security will decide on the use of armed escorts for humanitarian convoys.