DRAFT Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) Draft 1 for Stakeholder Consultation

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) is a globally recognised, open standard that describes the essential elements of principled, effective and accountable support to people and communities in situations of crisis and vulnerability. The CHS is designed to protect the rights and dignity of people and communities in situation of crisis and vulnerability. It promotes equitable, inclusive and collaborative relationships between people and communities and the actors supporting and assisting them, based on respect, trust and continuous dialogue and communication.