Policy & Advocacy

Challenges

Diverse stakeholders in crisis response do not always know or respect humanitarian principles; standards; or international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

Activities

Sphere engages with influential groups and forums to shape humanitarian policy and practice. Sphere promotes minimum standards, the principles and the foundations underpinning them.

Outcomes

Humanitarian principles and quality and accountability standards are embedded in the policies and practices of organisations and authorities at all levels, from local to international.