PHAP Online Learning Series on Humanitarian Law and Policy – Humanity: Practical dilemmas of principled action

This learning session provided a more in-depth treatment of the principle of humanity, focusing on practical dilemmas in its application. Directly following this learning session, a discussion and consultation event in support of the World Humanitarian Summit was organized on the same topic.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding of the core humanitarian principle of humanity, both in its definition and its implementation.
• Knowledge of examples of the practical implications of humanity in the course of humanitarian action.
• Understanding of the nature of challenges and dilemmas involved in translating humanity into operations.
• Familiarity with the role that humanity plays within the ICRC, and in their interactions with other actors.
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