Basics of International Humanitarian Missions

By: Kevin M. Cahill

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Hardcover | 1 November 2003

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This important book is a primer on the basics of humanitarian action. The ten chapters-each written by a leading professional-introduce the essential issues facing humanitarian workers as they confront both natural and man-made crises. Designed for students, teachers, practitioners, policy-makers, journalists, and other professionals, Basics of Humanitarian Missions covers fundamental concepts, contexts, and problems, in settings that range from floods and earthquakes to medical emergencies, civil strife, and forced migration. Contents Humanitarian Action in the Twenty-First Century: The Danger of a Setback Paul Grossrieder Scope of International Humanitarian Crises Ibrahim Osman The Language of Disasters: A Brief Terminology of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Action S.W.A. Gunn, M.D. Training for Humanitarian Assistance Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. Teamwork in Humanitarian Assistance Pamela Lupton-Bowers Humanitarian Ethical and Legal Standards Michel Veuthey Rules of Engagement: An Exmination of Relationships and Expectations in the Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance H. Roy Williams Humanitarians and the Press Joshua Friedman The Sinews of Humanitrian Assistance: Funding Policies, Practices, and Pitfalls Joelle Tanguy From the Other Side of the Fence: The Problems Behind the Solution Abdulrahim Abby Farah

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Acknowledgments
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Introduction
Humanitarian Action in the Twenty-first Century: The Danger of a Setback	p. 3
Scope of International Humanitarian Crises	p. 18
The Language of Disasters: A Brief Terminology of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Action	p. 35
Training for Humanitarian Assistance	p. 49
Teamwork in Humanitarian Missions	p. 59
Humanitarian Ethical and Legal Standards	p. 113
Rules of Engagement: An Examination of Relationships and Expectations in the Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance	p. 142
Humanitarians and the Press	p. 171
The Sinews of Humanitarian Assistance: Funding Policies, Practices, and Pitfalls	p. 200
From the Other Side of the Fence: The Problems Behind the Solution	p. 241
Selected Web Sites	p. 269
Chapter Notes and References	p. 273
Appendixes	p. 329
The Center for International Health and Cooperation and the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs	p. 337
About the Authors	p. 339
Index	p. 343
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