Professional Standards for Protection Work - Carried out by Humanitarian and Human Rights Actors in Armed Conflict and other Situations of Violence - 2013 Edition

The first edition of the Professional Standards for Protection Work, launched in 2009, reflected the large consensus that came out of a two-year consultative process involving numerous humanitarian and human rights organizations. An advisory group composed of experienced practitioners and researchers accompanied the whole process.

The document presented here takes into account the changes in the environment protection actors work in, and proposes standards and guidelines that seek to address the ensuing challenges. It is the result of the remarks and suggestions expressed by the advisory group and the feedback from this comprehensive consultation. Although they are far too numerous to be mentioned here, the advisory group extends its appreciation to all those who took part in this revision. As a product of an interactive process, it faithfully reflects contemporary concerns and is of direct relevance to the majority of actors involved in protection work.