Protecting Humanitarian Personnel and UN and Associated Personnel and Their Premises and Assets

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution 2573 Calling for Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution 2573 Calling for Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

The UN Security Council today adopted a resolution calling for the protection of humanitarian personnel and UN and associated personnel and their premises and assets.

The resolution also calls on all parties to armed conflict to allow and facilitate safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access to all civilians in need and to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel and UN and associated personnel, including national and locally recruited personnel, and the safety and security of their premises and assets.


Key Points of the Resolution:

  1. Safe Access to Aid: The resolution urges all parties to armed conflict to allow unimpeded access to deliver humanitarian assistance to civilians.
  2. Protection of Humanitarian Personnel: The resolution underscores the importance of protecting humanitarian personnel who are vital in providing aid to civilians during conflicts.
  3. Accountability for Crimes: The resolution calls for investigations and prosecutions of those responsible for violence against humanitarian personnel.
  4. Information Sharing: The resolution encourages information sharing among countries, the UN, and humanitarian organizations to improve security measures.
  5. Reports by Secretary-General: The UN Secretary-General is tasked with periodically reporting on these issues to the Security Council.

This resolution is essential in protecting humanitarian personnel and UN staff who risk their lives to help others. 

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