JETHRO INTERNATIONAL: WHAT IS CIVIL HUMANITARIAN DIPLOMACY?

Jethro International: The Concept and Practice of Civil Diplomacy

Civil Humanitarian Diplomacy is the expanded concept created by Jethro International to qualify the actions of citizens and humanitarian agents committed to a social purpose: to perform their professional activities with a humanitarian vision that responds to real human needs with humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

These citizens receive training and certification to act as Civil Humanitarian Diplomats, developing social initiatives, community mediation, human rights protection, and cooperation among multiple sectors of society — governments, companies, security forces, NGOs, and philanthropic or financial institutions.

For 24 years, Jethro International has been training Civil Diplomats around the world.

Civil Humanitarian Diplomacy: about the concept

Civil Diplomacy is the concept where citizens take action to organize and carry out humanitarian and mediation activities among communities, NGOs, and governments.

Its focus lies in cooperation and human impact, with no political or religious agenda.

It is guided by universal humanitarian principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

Civil Humanitarian Diplomat: who they are and what they do

A Civil Diplomat is a citizen engaged with humanitarian issues.

They may be a teacher, entrepreneur, artist, lawyer, nurse, or community leader — any professional who integrates a humanitarian vision into their daily work, acting with empathy, responsibility, and commitment to the common good.

Why do many people wear a Civil Diplomat badge?

The badge and credential identify the Civil Diplomat as an humanitarian agent before society, government authorities, and security forces.

This recognition is supported by the Geneva Convention of 1949 and the Additional Protocols of 1977 and 2005, which establish the use of identification for humanitarian agents in national or international conflict zones.

Other frameworks guiding humanitarian action in the international and European context include the Humanitarian Legislation in the European Union, International Humanitarian Law – EU context, EU Guidelines on Promoting Compliance with IHL, and UN General Assembly Resolutions 46/182 and 58/114.

Civil Diplomacy in practice

Being a Civil Diplomat is a way to live out citizenship.

Unlike governmental diplomacy, Civil Diplomacy does not require a public position — it requires purpose.

Actions that begin in local communities can generate global impact.

How to become a Civil Humanitarian Diplomat (Jethro International)

The first step is to submit your biography to the International Humanitarian Committee for evaluation.

If approved, you will receive access to training content tailored to your continent or country.

Jethro International has already trained thousands of Civil Diplomats across different regions of the world.

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