World Disasters Report 2003
2003
In the light of the ‘war on terror’ and the changing landscape in which humanitarian organisations operate, this report asks what ethical dilemmas and moral trade-offs do humanitarians face in an increasingly politicised environment? It further asks if is aid really reaching those in greatest need? Do we even know where humanitarian needs are greatest? What are the key principles to help to guide aid programming in the field? Soldiers and commercial contractors now play a major part in disaster relief and recovery. How should humanitarian organisations deal with this new reality?The report argues that there is a need to create an environment in which the key humanitarian value of saving lives with dignity and according to need alone is widely recognised, understood and prioritised. This means promoting IFRC values with all those who have a stake in humanitarian crises: host authorities, donor governments, development agencies, civil society, military forces, private sector companies and the media. It adds that advocating adherence to humanitarian principles is only part of the story. Crucially, principles must be put into practice, in partnership with those in need.Report chapters include:humanitarian ethics in disaster and war building capacity in disaster - the ethical dimensions famine stalks southern AfricaAfghanistan - power politics or ethical principles? forced migration - forgotten disaster? assessing the impact of humanitarian aid measuring disasters: challenges, opportunities and ethics disaster and refugee data At present only the summaries are available online.
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