Human rights and refugee protection: The interface with humanitarian actors

Abstract

Peacekeeping operations frequently take place in areas where multiple organizations are providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population affected by armed conflict, including to those who have fled their home areas to seek asylum or a safe haven. It is important, as part of preparation for deployment, as well as regularly during the course of a deployment, to clarify the nature of the military’s relationship with humanitarian actors and the evolving scope of their potential cooperation.