An important aspect of the Commission's humanitarian work is its focus on "forgotten crises", humanitarian situations which are not widely reported in the media and where the Commission is often the sole provider of humanitarian assistance.
Komisjoni humanitaarabi andmises on tähtsal kohal nn unustatud kriisid ehk humanitaarkriisid, mis meedias erilist kõlapinda ei leia ja mille puhul komisjon on sageli ainuke humanitaarabi andja.