what is humanitarian corridor

A humanitarian corridor is a temporary demilitarized zone intended to allow the safe transit of humanitarian aid in, and/or refugees out of a crisis region. Such a corridor can also be associated with a no-fly zone or no-drive zone. Humanitarian corridors are essentially agreements between parties to the armed conflict to allow for safe passage for a limited time in a specific geographic area. They can allow civilians to leave, humanitarian assistance to come in, or allow for the evacuation of the wounded, sick, or dead. Humanitarian corridors were used frequently during the Syrian Civil War. The United Nations Safe Areas were humanitarian corridors established in 1993 in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Bosnian War by several resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. A “humanitarian corridor” initiative was started following an agreement signed by the Italian government and several religious and non-governmental organizations. The Humanitarian Corridors are a safe and legal program of transfer and integration in Europe of vulnerable refugees such as minors, disabled people, persons in need of medical assistance, and families with children.