Humanitarian Access and Security
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
Security Strategies
Security Strategies
5 Main Access Constrains
5 Main Access Constrains
The diversion of aid, and interference in the delivery of relief & Implementation of activities
The diversion of aid, and interference in the delivery of relief & Implementation of activities
Impediments related to climate, terrain or lack of infrastructure
Impediments related to climate, terrain or lack of infrastructure
Active fighting and military operations
Active fighting and military operations
Bureaucratic restrictions on personnel and humanitarian supplies
Bureaucratic restrictions on personnel and humanitarian supplies
Attacks on humanitarian personnel, goods and facilities
Attacks on humanitarian personnel, goods and facilities
Use of Armed Escorts for Humanitarian Convoys
Use of Armed Escorts for Humanitarian Convoys
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.
