Professional standards for protection work carried out by humanitarian and human rights actors in armed conflict and other situations of violence

This document has been developed by the ICRC together with an advisory group composed by personnel from different organizations and NGO, serving in their personal capacity based on the depth and diversity of their protection experience and expertise within their agencies and organizations. The purpose of the standards is to establish a shared basis for the protection work of humanitarian and human rights actors in armed conflict and other situations of violence. They reflect shared thinking and common agreement on minimum but essential elements, as well as principles and good practice required to ensure that their protection work is as safe and effective as possible.