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We are pleased to share with you the 2024 CHS verification framework aligned with the updated Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) in English and French.

The CHS verification framework outlines the expected results of meeting each requirement of each CHS commitments. It specifies measurable components for each requirement, ensuring a common understanding of what to verify to attest that the requirement is met. It is designed as the foundation for all types of CHS verification.

The framework is for organisations engaging with CHS verification processes as well as individuals, internal and external to organisations, carrying out CHS verification for organisations. It is designed to support all types of verification, providing consistency for measuring and verifying how the Standard is applied.

The framework was updated through a participatory approach involving a drafting team with thorough knowledge and experience of the CHS revision process and verification options (self-assessment, independent verification, certification), drafting and adapting the versions based on contributions from:

• An advisory group composed of 11 CHS Alliance member organisations with knowledge of CHS verification process, covering a variety of organisation types including national, international and global networks.
• The CHS verification advisory panel comprised of verification experts in the humanitarian sectors.
• Two workshops with CHS Alliance member organisations discussing the clarity, practicality and consistency of the framework to support organisations in their CHS verification journey but also how it applies in partnership.

This version was approved by the CHS Alliance Board in June 2024.

The CHS verification framework forms part of the set of CHS verification tools developed to support organisations engaging with CHS verification processes as well as individuals, internal and external to organisations, carrying out CHS verification for organisations.