Action Against Hunger International Protection Policy

Action Against Hunger has for over 40 years led the global fight against hunger, saving the lives of people in need and working with communities before, during and after disasters.

With the adoption of this policy, Action Against Hunger further commits to the incorporation of protection principles into its work, to ensure that its fight against hunger and delivery of aid target the most vulnerable, enhance their safety and dignity, and promote and protect their human rights.

This is done in compliance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standard on which Action Against Hunger’s
interventions are founded.

This policy aims at:

1. Defining Action Against Hunger’s conceptual framework for protection, in line with its mandate and
   with the existing standards in humanitarian protection;
2. Guiding the organization towards common protection strategic objectives that will ultimately contribute to the creation of a safe environment for the affected communities, ensure access for all to services and rights, and to save lives.

This policy on protection complements other existing institutional policies and manuals. It is supported by a toolkit with a set of guiding documents and practical key actions forits effective implementation.