Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation

The Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN) was founded in 2016 as a joint initiative of five humanitarian agencies: the International Committee of the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, theUnited Nations World Food Programme and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. 

Since its foundation in 2016, the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN) has been providing humanitarian professionals with a platform to learn and exchange around the topic of frontline humanitarian negotiation. It also contributes to scientific research around negotiation processes, tools and strategies and promotes collaboration across the sector.

The Centre is hosted by the International Committee of the Red Cross and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.