Historic Backing for Humanitarian Personnel Protection

One year after its launch, the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel has achieved historic support from more than two-thirds of the United Nations.

As conflicts become more entrenched and crises worsen, humanitarian personnel face unprecedented threats.

In response, Australia led the development of a Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in partnership with Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

The Declaration is a shared commitment by 130 countries for stronger accountability, safer access and better protection for humanitarians working in conflict zones.

Over the past year, Australia and international partners have been driving concrete and practical action to keep aid workers safe, and putting international pressure on countries that do not comply.