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What does the traditional notion of neutrality in humanitarianism often associate with?
What does the traditional notion of neutrality in humanitarianism often associate with?
- Silence during humanitarian crises (correct)
- Active engagement in political discourse
- Promotion of state interests
- Empowering local communities
Which organization claims to operate under the 'spirit of neutrality'?
Which organization claims to operate under the 'spirit of neutrality'?
- World Health Organization
- International Red Cross
- Save the Children
- Médecins Sans Frontières (correct)
What is a key debate surrounding humanitarian assistance?
What is a key debate surrounding humanitarian assistance?
- The effectiveness of humanitarian principles (correct)
- The importance of military involvement
- The role of non-governmental organizations
- The necessity of state interests in aid
According to Pugh's argument, civilian organizations represent which kind of approach to humanitarian emergencies?
According to Pugh's argument, civilian organizations represent which kind of approach to humanitarian emergencies?
Which principle is described as the most debated and contested in humanitarianism?
Which principle is described as the most debated and contested in humanitarianism?
What do MSF's claims regarding neutrality imply about their stance on political involvement?
What do MSF's claims regarding neutrality imply about their stance on political involvement?
What is meant by the principle of neutrality in the context of humanitarian action?
What is meant by the principle of neutrality in the context of humanitarian action?
Which of the following principles is NOT part of the International Committee of the Red Cross's ethical framework?
Which of the following principles is NOT part of the International Committee of the Red Cross's ethical framework?
What issue do some authors suggest could signify a failure of traditional humanitarian principles?
What issue do some authors suggest could signify a failure of traditional humanitarian principles?
What is a potential consequence of abandoning neutrality in humanitarian work?
What is a potential consequence of abandoning neutrality in humanitarian work?
What is suggested about humanitarian actors in relation to neo-liberal statism?
What is suggested about humanitarian actors in relation to neo-liberal statism?
What does the 'humanitarian imperative' refer to?
What does the 'humanitarian imperative' refer to?
According to Pasquier, how do the principles of universality and impartiality relate to neutrality?
According to Pasquier, how do the principles of universality and impartiality relate to neutrality?
Which principle is at risk when humanitarian agencies become more politicized?
Which principle is at risk when humanitarian agencies become more politicized?
What do humanitarian agencies need to recognize if neutrality must be abandoned?
What do humanitarian agencies need to recognize if neutrality must be abandoned?
How have the principles of neutrality and independence been adopted by other humanitarian agencies?
How have the principles of neutrality and independence been adopted by other humanitarian agencies?
What does impartiality in humanitarian response emphasize?
What does impartiality in humanitarian response emphasize?
What was a key argument made by Skuric-Prodanovic regarding humanitarian response in the region?
What was a key argument made by Skuric-Prodanovic regarding humanitarian response in the region?
What do some conference participants suggest regarding neutrality in humanitarian assistance?
What do some conference participants suggest regarding neutrality in humanitarian assistance?
What does the principle of independence contradict in modern humanitarian action?
What does the principle of independence contradict in modern humanitarian action?
What was the general consensus at the conference regarding traditional humanitarian principles?
What was the general consensus at the conference regarding traditional humanitarian principles?
In what way was humanitarian aid in Serbia perceived compared to that in Albania and Macedonia?
In what way was humanitarian aid in Serbia perceived compared to that in Albania and Macedonia?
What did some participants in the conference believe about the merging of humanitarian aid and politics?
What did some participants in the conference believe about the merging of humanitarian aid and politics?
What cost does the principle of independence impose on humanitarian agencies?
What cost does the principle of independence impose on humanitarian agencies?
Flashcards
ICRC Fundamental Principles
ICRC Fundamental Principles
Ethical framework guiding the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in its humanitarian work, including universality, impartiality, independence, and neutrality.
Humanitarian Imperative
Humanitarian Imperative
The idea that human suffering requires a humanitarian response.
Universality (Humanitarian)
Universality (Humanitarian)
Humanitarian action should reach all victims of conflict, regardless of location or affiliation.
Impartiality (Humanitarian)
Impartiality (Humanitarian)
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Neutrality (Humanitarian)
Neutrality (Humanitarian)
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Independence (Humanitarian)
Independence (Humanitarian)
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Politicization of Humanitarian Aid
Politicization of Humanitarian Aid
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Humanitarian Immunity
Humanitarian Immunity
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Humanitarian Impartiality
Humanitarian Impartiality
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Humanitarian Response Bias
Humanitarian Response Bias
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Neutrality in Humanitarian Aid
Neutrality in Humanitarian Aid
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Political and Humanitarian Coherence
Political and Humanitarian Coherence
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Independence in Humanitarian Action
Independence in Humanitarian Action
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Donor Dependence
Donor Dependence
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Traditional Humanitarian Principles
Traditional Humanitarian Principles
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Evolving Humanitarian Principles
Evolving Humanitarian Principles
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Hierarchical Coordination
Hierarchical Coordination
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Hegemonic Coordination
Hegemonic Coordination
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Humanitarian Principles
Humanitarian Principles
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Non-state Actors
Non-state Actors
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Cosmopolitan Approach
Cosmopolitan Approach
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Aid Paradigm Dominated by Neo-liberal Statism
Aid Paradigm Dominated by Neo-liberal Statism
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Civilian Organizations
Civilian Organizations
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Study Notes
Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) Report 10
- Report of a conference on "Politics and Humanitarian Aid: Debates, Dilemmas and Dissension"
- Held in London, February 1, 2001
- Organized by ODI, POLIS (University of Leeds), and CAFOD
- Report authored by Devon Curtis
- Published in April 2001 by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Report Contents
- Acronyms (defining various organizations)
- Introduction
- Context of Politicization of Humanitarian Action
- Geopolitical changes
- Changing nature of conflict
- New definitions of security
- Perceived failings of traditional humanitarian action
- Domestic policy in donor governments
- Liberal global governance
- Risk assessment and risk management
- The Coherence Agenda
- Structures of coherence
- Implications and questions
- Humanitarian Intervention and Civil-Military Cooperation
- Humanitarian intervention
- Civil-military cooperation
- Humanitarian Principles
- The Needs Versus Rights Debate
- The debate
- Legal instruments
- Conclusion
- Endnotes
- Bibliography
- Annexes
- Abstracts of conference papers
- Conference agenda
- List of conference participants
- List of Boxes (containing case studies and examples like the politicisation of humanitarian aid and its consequences for Afghans, psychosocial intervention, exclusion in Serbia, and the humanitarian war in Kosovo)
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