IDSA01H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Non-Governmental Organization, International Humanitarian Law, Development Assistance Committee
30 Jul 2016
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Core humanitarian principles: four different principles that ensure a humanitarian approach to life. Humanity: a core humanitarian principle that confirms every person is treated in a humane way under all circumstances. Independence: a core humanitarian principle that denotes every humanitarian agency must have their own rules independent of the government. Impartiality: a core humanitarian principle noting that assistance must not be biased, and solely based on the need for help. Neutrality: a core humanitarian principle meaning that a humanitarian organization should not take sides and engage in controversial acts. Humanitarian assistance: the provision of help through aid relief and to prevent future negative occurrences from happening. Humanitarian space: following through with the humanitarian principles. International humanitarian law (ihl): set of rules that regulates acts of warfare. Multilateral organization: organizations formed between multiple nations to address issues related to all the countries involved. Non-governmental organization: an organization that non-profit and is usually set up by ordinary civilians.
