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To stay and deliver: Good practice for humanitarians in complex security environments

Today, humanitarians work in some of the most volatile and insecure
environments in the world. Even as they come under increasing attack,
humanitarian workers find ways to continue delivering life-saving services to
populations in need. This study documents, across different types of security environments and risk patterns, a variety of practices humanitarian workers have used in their efforts to maintain an operational presence and continue their activities. The report offers an analysis of the broader challenges to securing
humanitarian action and recommends areas for improvement. This study
will contribute to improving the way humanitarians ‘do business’ in complex
security environments.

Author

Jan Egeland, Adele Harmer and Abby Stoddard