The presence of UN peacekeepers would have a huge impact on a country on the verge of catastrophe.
Author: Jérémie Labbé
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The Humanitarian Coordinator of the UN in Somalia said funding for humanitarian work is still primarily focused on lifesaving operations, and has not yet moved towards building long-term resilience in communities.
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A revised “Uniting for Peace” procedure provides a way out of the Security Council’s deadlock on Syria.
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The unintended consequence of limiting humanitarian work because of counterterrorism efforts is that it brings more suffering to civilians, said Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
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As a party to the conflict, the UN mission faces legal and policy dilemmas in the Congo.
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After 22 years, MSF determined that many people they worked with supported violent acts against the aid workers.
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The Geneva II conference might be an opportunity to manage some of its worst effects by addressing the humanitarian consequences of the conflict.
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International humanitarian law is not clear on the issue of state consent for the delivery of humanitarian relief, providing legal justification.
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An integrated mission inevitably will be politicized and compromise humanitarian aid, said Mr. Charny.
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As the humanitarian system evolves, OCHA is not going to be the only coordinating body for international humanitarian affairs in the future.