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Who we are
Protect Humanitarians is a global initiative that advocates for better protection of humanitarian aid workers, and provides concrete support to humanitarians, survivors of attacks and/or their families.
Protect Humanitarians is a neutral and independent organisation, established in 2024 with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation.
‘‘According to the ICJ statutes, intentionally directing attacks against personnel, installations, material, units or vehicles involved in a humanitarian assistance (or peacekeeping mission in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, as long as they are entitled to the protection given to civilians or civilian objects under the international law of armed conflict); is a War Crime’’
(article 8, paragraph 2 (b))
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What we do
Protect Humanitarians advocates for better protection of humanitarian aid workers and provides concrete support through:
Emergency support
enabling rapid medical, psychological, material and legal assistance to humanitarians, survivors of attacks, and/or their families, with a specific focus on local actors;
Advocacy
towards decision-makers and awareness raising vis-à-vis the general public about the need to protect humanitarian actors;
Experts’ sharing of good practices
on mental health aid to humanitarian actors after critical incidents;
Legal expertise
in support of humanitarian actors and/or their families seeking justice after attacks.
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Agenda
Emergency support
After a critical incident, having access to rapid and adequate support can significantly help survivors and/or their families in their process of healing.
Protect Humanitarians
can support with immediate medical or psychological aid, specialist legal advice and urgent material assistance.
Can we take on your case?
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Applications for emergency support are evaluated on a case by case basis and considering criteria such as situation and needs.
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Take action
Every day, hundreds of humanitarians face threats, attacks and kidnapping – just because they deliver life saving assistance to populations in need. Help us better protect our humanity through helping the humanitarian community.
Partner with us
Every day, hundreds of humanitarians face threats, attacks and kidnapping – just because they deliver life saving assistance to populations in need. Help us better protect our humanity through helping the humanitarian community.
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Fundraise
Are you planning to run a marathon and interested to fundraise for our cause? Can you help us increase our visibility? We are open for initiatives to support our critical work.
Share your ideas:
Volunteer
We welcome experts who wish to get involved in the project. If you have relevant skills, email us a brief cover letter, CV and availability.
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Donate
Become an active supporter of humanitarian aid workers around the world by making a donation to Protect Humanitarians today.
Protect Humanitarians Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation
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