War and humanitarianism, medicine and public health, rights and justice... Discover CRASH publications sorted by themes.
The fact that CRASH publications are written from an aid practitioner's, rather than researcher's, perspective, does not exempt them from the demands of rigorous research methods. We try hard at this, with the help of (volunteer) research professionals. The publications are not the MSF party line, but rather tools for reflexion based on MSF's framework and experience. They have only one purpose: to help us better understand what we are doing. Criticisms, comments and suggestions are more than welcome - they are expected.
![Les humanitaires en Afghanistan MSF distribue du matériel en Afghanistan](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSF41703-MSF%20is%20distributing%20shelter%20material%20.jpg?itok=e0kgpQD3)
MSF and protection: pending or closed?
04/01/2008To embark upon a study of this theme is to enter a field strewn with contradictory representations linked to a highly sensitive issue – the limits of our responsibility – that has generated endless disagreements and debates on our “identity” and the existence or nonexistence of a role for MSF “beyond care”.
![Humanitarian crisis in Diffa, Niger MSF works in the health centre of Kintchandi, Niger , in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSF194409-humanitarian-crisis-in-niger.jpg?h=72825bb0&itok=wJ4udD8U)
Independence and Innovation, Look beyond the Magic of Words
03/01/2008Though independence and innovation are both highly valued concepts, Xavier Crombé questions in this article - thanks to MSF's experiences in Niger in 2005 - the possible interactions between them.
![Niger 2005, une catastrophe si naturelle Couverture du livre Niger 2005, une catastrophe si naturelle](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-06/MSF-cover-niger-2005-une-catastrophe-si-naturelle.jpg?h=8e86ed96&itok=l3Gmyjce)
Niger: A Not-So Natural Disaster
10/01/2007Twenty years after the charity concerts for the Sahel Nigerien politicians, institutional donors, aid agencies and humanitarian organisations clashed on the nature and substance of the crisis affecting Niger in 2005. Identifying the causes of, and adequate responses to, the situation also gave rise to profound disagreements. Having set up their most ambitious emergency nutrition programme to date, Médecins Sans Frontières found itself at the forefront of these controversies.
![Témoignage judiciaire ou humanitaire ? Historique des interactions entre MSF et les procédures d’enquêtes et de poursuites judiciaires Promotion de la santé à Boga, en république démocratique du Congo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSF163288-Health%20promotion%20session%20in%20the%20health%20zone%20of%20Rubingo%20Boga.jpg?itok=a2WHMt-Q)
Legal or humanitarian testimony ? History of MFS’s interactions with investigations and judicial proceedings
04/27/2007The document analyses and describes the different initiatives, experiences and positions that MSF has had with regard to international investigations and judicial proceedings.
![Berberati - Primary and Secondary healthcare, CAR Food distribution at Berberati Regional University Hospital in CAR](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSB10204-meal-distritution-at-berberaty-hospital.jpg?h=2c2794d5&itok=OkPPghxJ)
The Darfur crisis: Humanitarian Aid in the Balance
04/04/2007Fabrice Weissman is interviewed by Joanne Myers, Carnegie Council, about MSF work in Darfur. He talks about MSF humanitarian medical work, its issues and difficulties.
![Massacres et démagogies Des réfugiés attendent d'être transférés](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSB6015-international-womens-day2.jpg?itok=EJPf81C8)
An appeal for Darfur, Killings and Demagogy
03/23/2007Jean-Hervé Bradol and Fabrice Weissman respond to Collectif Urgence Darfour's call for armed intervention in Darfur to "stop the massacres," and to promises along these lines by candidates in France's presidential election.
![Point de vue humanitaire sur les réactions internationales à la crise du Darfour MSF à Serif Umra au Darfour](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSF32568-msf-in-serif-umra_0.jpg?itok=tiWo9DIK)
The International reaction to the Darfur Crisis: An Humanitarian Point of View
02/22/2007Fabrice Weissman looks at the major stages of the Darfur conflict since 2003 from the perspective of a humanitarian medical organisation. He questions the predominant reading of this crisis, and cautions against the illusions of international armed intervention in the region.
![L’action humanitaire en situation d’occupation Un camp de réfugiés à Yida](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSF135425-Yida%20camp.jpg?itok=92VAp0lh)
Humanitarian action in situations of occupation
01/01/2007This Cahier du CRASH by Xavier Crombé combines a study of the experience and positions of MSF vis-à-vis occupation contexts since the 1980s, and the minutes of a talk organised by the 'Fondation MSF' in January 2006 on "Humanitarian action in situations of occupation".
![Indépendance et sécurité Char d'assaut au Burundi](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2017-05/MSF148982-char-dassaut.jpg?itok=izRuiq2G)
Independance and security
12/05/2006MSF is an independent organisation that carefully protects its autonomy. In this article, Xavier Crombé draws the connection between this founding principle and the issue of security for humanitarian actors.