Evolving Humanitarianism

This book aims to explore the changing scope of the humanitarian response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, comprised by the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, and the factors influencing this process.

This book analyzes how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, one of the most well-known actors within the humanitarian sector, has responded to the expanding humanitarian needs. The Movement of today not only cares for the wounded and the sick on the battlefields, but also responds to disasters triggered by natural and man-made hazard, engaging in a wide health and social program, as well as in rehabilitation and recovery efforts. Recent debate has forced the Movement to reflect on the scope of its current response. The analysis of the issues currently shaping the provision of humanitarian assistance is followed by a discussion of how they affect the Movement, its operational work in armed conflict, emergencies linked to natural hazards, as well as in times of peace.

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Agnieszka Cholewinska-Nielsen obtained her PhD from the University of Wroclaw, Poland. Her main research areas include humanitarianism, the aid sector, development assistance, and crisis response.

Inhalt
Evolving humanitarianism and the the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Accounting for the choices and decisions made by organisations The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Structure, Functioning and Modus Operandi. Humanitarian assistance in contemporary international relations International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Action: Departing from an Ideal-Typical Humanitarianism? Expanding humanitarianism from an operational perspective