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Objectives: At the end of this introductory session, participants should be able to:

• Describe the importance of adhering to common ethical standards in humanitarian action
• Identify the 7 humanitarian principles used by UNICEF and how to apply them
• Explain the key considerations for engagement and non-engagement with non-state entities (NSE’s)

Key Messages:

• Adherence to humanitarian principles is essential for UNICEF and other humanitarian organisations
• Humanitarian imperative, neutrality and impartiality are the fundamental humanitarian principles
• UNICEF’s approach to engaging with non-state entities must be firmly based upon humanitarian principles