NYU wk 6 Humanitarian Standards Discussion

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Discuss three of the nine Sphere Core Humanitarian Standards.

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability is divided into nine commitments to provide individuals, and organizations involved in humanitarian response on how to effectively improve communities, and individuals affected by emergency (Core Humanitarian Standard Organization, 2014). In addition, the (CHS) provides indicators, and assessments to provide guidance on whether or not the standards are essential for constant learning and development. Three of the nine Sphere Core Humanitarian Standards include:

• Staff are supported to do their job effectively, and are treated fairly and equitably – Individuals in communities that are affected by a crisis should receive proper care from experienced staff members
• Humanitarian actors continuously learn and improve – Those affected by crisis should expect improved assistance so that organizations gain knowledge and reflect on growth and knowledge
• Humanitarian response is effective and timely – Communities and individuals affected are given access to the humanitarian assistance needed in a timely manner (Core Humanitarian Standard Organization, 2014).

Most neglected (CHS) and example.

Complaints that are welcomed and addressed are the most neglected in humanitarian emergencies in my opinion. I say this because, at the beginning of a crisis, state, local and federal agencies are focused on resolving the issue within their chambers, and listening to the people/citizens comes secondary. However, I am not saying that they are ignored, complaints are not at the top of the list to address. Moreover, it is hard for those in charge to manage the complaints that come in during and after a disaster due to not having an action plan, and in most cases, there is no central point of communication to address concerns.

Health responses in emergencies have several challenges which include high disregard for the lives and resources of humanitarian actors, violations of global humanitarian law that include attacks on members of the public infrastructure and health workers, and abuse of children’s rights (“Humanitarian action,” 2018). In addition, there are countries that are still struggling with food scarcity, funding shortages, and many long-standing challenges. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many health workers were attacked during the Ebola break out which caused some of their partners to pull out of operations and the termination of critical health services (“Humanitarian action,” 2018). Many advocate groups formed alliances with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and governments to address the complaints however, many of the concerns were not addressed. The (UNICEF) has declared to continue forming associations and work with governments to expand advocacy, and additional strategies to reach those most in need.

References

Core Humanitarian Standard Organization. (2014). Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability. https://corehumanitarianstandard.org/files/files/Core%20Humanitarian%20Standard%20-%20English.pdf

Humanitarian action. (2018). UNICEF. https://www.unicef.org/media/54906/file/Global_Annual_Results_Report_2018_Humanitarian_Action.pdf.

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References

American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.