Reference :
V-F-CR-F-04368-A
Date :
18/09/2017
Title :
Humanitarian access in armed conflicts: the key role of local actors.
Duration :
01:22:49
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Production company :
ICRC
Description :
Roundtable with:
Hugo Slim
Eva Svoboda
Claudia Meier
Iyad Agha
Marina Cherenkova
Lars Peter Nissen
On 18 September 2017, the ICRC and the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) are organizing a panel discussion that brings together humanitarian agencies and researchers to identify the current challenges related to humanitarian access for international and local organizations. The discussion focuses on the strategies agencies use to gain access and explores how to better leverage the experience of local organizations to improve access to populations in need. The event draws on the findings of HPG’s two-year research project on humanitarian access by local organizations, titled “Holding the Keys: Who Gets Access in Times of Conflict?” This conference is part of the ICRC’s Conference Cycle on Generating Respect for the Law.
Humanitarian access remains crucial in situations of armed conflict, where civilians require assistance and protection. However, obtaining such access is often complex. It can be denied or obstructed by parties to the conflict for security or political reasons, and humanitarian agencies themselves may delay or abandon their efforts out of concern for the safety of their staff and beneficiaries.
Much of the current thinking and research on access focuses on security conditions and the protection of humanitarian workers (primarily expatriates). Some researchers examine the legal frameworks governing humanitarian assistance, while others analyze how aid reaches the most challenging environments and how agencies monitor the effectiveness of the aid delivered. Many also explore the role of humanitarian principles and how they facilitate access in volatile contexts.
However, there is limited research on humanitarian access from the perspective of local organizations, which are often the first responders in times of crisis. Do these organizations have a comparative advantage over international agencies in negotiating access? If so, what is this advantage based on?
Event organized at the ICRC headquarters by the Law & Policy Forum unit.
Colour/B&W :
colour
SD/HD :
HD
Resolution :
1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio :
16/9
Original material/format :
H264
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ProRes 422
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