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29/03/2019
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Humanitarian-Congress 2023

Forgotten Crises – The Suffering Continues

At HuCo 2023, the panel “Forgotten Crises – Forgotten Suffering” addressed the question of how to overcome disproportionalities in the access to humanitarian aid? How to ensure adherence to the principle of impartiality? What changes are needed from politicians and humanitarian stakeholders to minimize inequities in the provision of humanitarian aid? The lively discussion concluded… continue

Hunger as a Weapon – The Disregard of Humanitarian Principles in Gaza

Alex de Waal found clear words on hunger as a weapon at HuCo2023. Using examples from history and supplemented by current developments in South Sudan, Ethiopia and Ukraine, as keynote speaker on the panel “Starvation as a Method of Warfare”, he demonstrated what remains true despite numerous efforts to outlaw in international law: “Starvation can… continue

Nicht verhandelbar – Der humanitäre Imperativ

Kongress-Nachlese Am 16. Juni fand im Festsaal der Universität Wien wie in der letzten Ausgabe angekündigt, der 6. Humanitarian Congress Vienna statt. Impulsreferate aus Politik und Wissenschaft sowie international besetzte Diskussionspanels kreisten diesmal unter dem Titel ‚non negotiable‘ um den humanitären Imperativ und die humanitären Prinzipien, die in einem Spannungsfeld der auf Krisen und Konflikte… continue

Speeches and Contributions – Enjoy the read

Some of the congress highlights were the speeches and contributions opening the day and the particular panels. In case you missed them or you simply want to reread them you are invited to do so by visiting and/or downloading the following document…. continue

Cover of the conclusions paper

Conclusions and Recommendations – Humanitarian action is non-negotiable

What are the recommendations the organisations behind the 6th Humanitarian Congress Vienna propose to prevent or alleviate human suffering caused by accelerating consequences of the climate crises, disasters, armed conflicts and deepening food insecurity? What conclusions must be drawn to bolster the humanitarian imperative and the humanitarian principles, the non-negotiable foundations of humanitarian action? Check… continue