Independence means that humanitarian action must be autonomous from the political, economic, military or other objectives that any actor may hold with regard to areas where humanitarian action is being implemented. At Uniomofficial, decisions about the humanitarian response are taken by its staff, based on assessments of how to best meet the needs of the affected population, and always with their best interests in mind. Uniomofficial assesses the humanitarian situation and takes its own decisions, free from interference or influence.

Uniomofficial has a rigorous regulatory framework and employs regular capacity building to ensure that staff members do not compromise Uniomofficial's mission by acting on the behest of any outside parties.