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Challenges to Humanitarian Action
Ethics & International Affairs, 2002It is a commonplace to say that the world has changed since the tragic events of September 11. This also holds true for those dedicated to humanitarian action—to the prevention of death and the alleviation of suffering during crisis and conflict, irrespective of any consideration other than need.
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2018
This chapter explores the challenges of addressing the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda within humanitarian settings by examining experience and knowledge of field practitioners. Often WPS is seen as an issue to address only during post-conflict or development work, even though the same population is affected and there is no clear distinction ...
Sarah Martin, Devanna de la Puente
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This chapter explores the challenges of addressing the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda within humanitarian settings by examining experience and knowledge of field practitioners. Often WPS is seen as an issue to address only during post-conflict or development work, even though the same population is affected and there is no clear distinction ...
Sarah Martin, Devanna de la Puente
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Humanitarian action, development and terrorism
2014This chapter gives an introduction to the general laws and norms, as well as the terrorism-specific policies and laws, governing humanitarian and development aid. It further highlights the controversies caused by the clash of humanitarian principles and counter-terrorism policies.
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Humanitarian Demining Action Plan
2010The presence of landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) in a place represents a major threat to civlian and affects the rebuilding process and the life of the people at that place. Hence, one of the fundamental goals of humanitarian demining is to detect and clear all forms of danger from infected areas efficiently, reliably and as safely and as ...
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[Questions concerning humanitarian action].
Medecine tropicale : revue du Corps de sante colonial, 2003Although development of humanitarian action is rooted historical events, the dynamics behind today's international relief organizations can only be understood within the context of the modern world. Relief organizations are currently confronted with major challenges and paradoxes.
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