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• Solidarity: Humanitarian response: methodologies and principles

  No wonder sexual abuse is rife in the aid sector

  8 June 2018, by AZIZ Shaista

  Allegations of sexual abuse against Oxfam are “completely distorted and out of all proportion”. That was the verdict of Labour MP Clare Short, the former international development secretary, this week when she appeared before the British parliamentary committee investigating abuse scandals in the aid sector.

  She declared: “I’m not in any way trying to belittle taking it seriously, but I did think the hysterical response to the Times reporting – as though everyone working in development was morally disgusting and (...)

• Solidarity: Humanitarian response: methodologies and principles

  The Core Principles of Humanitarian Action

  25 November 2013, by MiHANDs

  Several core principles guide all humanitarian action and should be respected by all staff and partners at all times. Respect for these principles is critical for the integrity of our work and the credibility and safety of humanitarian operations.
  Do No Harm : Action, as well as inaction, can (…)

• Solidarity: Humanitarian response: methodologies and principles

  Internally Displaced Person (IDP): Even in times of disaster, know that your basic human rights are non-negotiable

  26 December 2011, by RDRRAC

  Are you an IDP? Internally Displaced Person (IDP) are people who have been forced to leave their homes or place of habitation due to armed conflict, general violence or man-made disasters, and who have not crossed international borders. Nevertheless, IDP’s continue to enjoy these basic human (…)