text: Considerations to Achieve Unity of Effort
  Table 3-4. Interagency Standing Committee principles for civil-military relationships in
  complex emergencies
  • Humanity, neutrality, and impartiality
  • Humanitarian access to vulnerable populations
  • Perception of humanitarian action
  • Needs-based assistance free of discrimination
  • Civil-military distinction in humanitarian action
  • Operational independence of humanitarian action
  • Security of humanitarian personnel
  • Do no harm
  • Respect for international legal instruments
  • Respect for culture and custom
  • Consent of parties to the conflict
  • Option of last resort
  • Avoid reliance on the military