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War and Humanitarianism

How can aid workers help war victims without falling prey to, or becoming complicit with, their persecutors?

Humanitarian organisations have an ambiguous relationship with the violence of war. Seeking to relieve its severity, they contribute to its continuation to varying degrees while subjecting themselves to becoming targets. This collection of studies explores the way aid workers attempt to “humanise” war and face the risk of becoming victims of or complicit in the war.

Access to HealthCare in Saada and Amran governorates
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“No patients, no problems” : Exposure to risk of medical personnel working in MSF projects in Yemen’s governorate of Amran

Le Journal of Humanitarian Assistance vient de publier un article de Michaël Neuman "No patients, no problems:" Exposure to risk of medical personnel working in MSF projects in Yemen's governorate of Amran. Cet article est le produit d'une enquête lancée en mars 2013 afin de mieux comprendre les formes diverses d'insécurité affectant les projets de Médecins sans Frontières au Yémen, ainsi que les mécanismes d'adaptations de l'organisation et des professionnels de santé.