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The concept of humanitarian space means different things to different people. Despite over 20 years of use, it remains poorly defined and understood. The term appears to originate in the Cold War conflicts in Central America, where it was reportedly used by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to describe a space for humanitarian… continue

Kidnapped French aid worker released in Central African Republic, Yesterday (23/01/2015)! Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga was in contact with the kidnappers in order to negotiate her release. The Central African Republic has become one of the most challenging humanitarian, security and political crises on the African continent. The interfaith work of Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga, Imam Omar… continue

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In Between Politics and Humanitarian Agendas: UNRWA and Palestinian Statehood “…Humanitarian action is defined as “International attempts to help victims through the provision of relief and the protection of their human rights”.[9] There is however an ethical framework that directs humanitarian work through the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence as defined …”… continue

Kyung-wha Kang Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations “…Humanitarian workers must be permitted, to mount search and rescue operations, to assist in repair of essential infrastructure, to assist the wounded and retrieve bodies.” (source: www.ohchr.org) Read More about Kyung-wha Kang. Yves Daccord Director general, International Committee of the Red Cross “…On the one hand,… continue