The revision process is taking place over an 18-month period which began in May 2022 and will end in December 2023 when an updated version of the Standard will be finalised.
Two rounds of consultation are planned. The first took place between May and December 2022 and involved 3385 people from over 80 countries. Groupe URD coordinated the analysis of the data and the production of the summary report.
This information was then used by the Writing Group to produce the first draft of the updated CHS.
This updated version aims to improve how the Standard guides organisations to work in a way that firmly puts the dignity and safety of people first.
The updates are based on learnings from the past eight years and feedback from a year of consultations with more than 3,000 people and organisations across the world.
A more accessible and user-friendly tool
The CHS is a globally recognised framework, which drives higher quality and more accountable assistance for people facing crisis. It has already been used by hundreds of organisations to improve their impact.
But if we are to truly transform the way people experience and influence the assistance they receive, we need a Standard that is accessible to all – including local actors who are the first to respond when disaster strikes.
By simplifying the language of the CHS and reducing its complexity, we believe this updated version will be more accessible to a diverse range of aid actors while maintaining the quality and accountability standard that people in crisis deserve.
Additionnal ressources:
- Short overview of main changes and elements of continuity in Draft 1.
- Frequently-asked Questions about the revision
Now, the 2nd round of consultation is taking place from May to September 2023. It will gather opinions and comments about the revised version from individuals and organisations before the final version is drafted in December 2023.
Three ways to share your views
We want to hear your views on the proposed updates to the CHS and whether you can stand behind these strengthened commitments to people affected by crisis. There are different ways to be involved:
- Attend a series of regional consultation workshops
- Complete an online survey to share your individual feedback on the proposed changes.
- Participate in an online webinar in English, French and Spanish to share your feedback on the proposed changes.
Read more
View the English version revised EN
Feedback Analysis Report of the first round of CHS consultations (2022)EN
Short overview of main changes and elements of continuity in Draft 1.EN
Commitments Comparison table between the 2014 CHS and the 2023 CHS Draft 1EN
Frequently-asked Questions about the revisionEN
More information on the revision process and the 2nd round of consultationEN