One year after its launch, the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel has achieved historic support from more than two-thirds of the United Nations.
As conflicts become more entrenched and crises worsen, humanitarian personnel face unprecedented threats.
In response, Australia led the development of a Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel in partnership with Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The Declaration is a shared commitment by 130 countries for stronger accountability, safer access and better protection for humanitarians working in conflict zones.
Over the past year, Australia and international partners have been driving concrete and practical action to keep aid workers safe, and putting international pressure on countries that do not comply.
To continue building on this momentum, Australia will provide an additional $10 million to strengthen practical protection and accountability measures for frontline humanitarian personnel.
Australia is partnering with the UN Department of Safety and Security, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and other humanitarian organisations to deliver security analysis and training for humanitarians, strengthen data and evidence collection to support justice mechanisms, and provide legal and financial assistance for victims and their families.
Australia has spearheaded this work in honour of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, and the more than 1,000 humanitarians who have been killed in the last three years while delivering lifesaving support.
Humanitarians dedicate their lives to protecting others - this work should never cost them their own.
