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5 Fundamental Principles Of Humanitarian Action: A Blog About The Basics Of Being A Humanitarian

Introduction

People who work in the humanitarian field are some of the most selfless and caring people out there. They work hard to make sure that they help people who need it without bias or judgement. While many people know about the basic principles of humanitarian action, we wanted to take a minute to go over them here so you can understand them too!

Humanity

Humanitarian principles are universal, apply to all people in all circumstances and are the foundation of humanitarian action.

Humanity is the most important principle. Humanitarian action is based on the protection and promotion of human life. In particular:

Neutrality

As a humanitarian, you must have an understanding of what it means to be neutral. Neutrality is often misunderstood and misused, so this is an important concept to understand.

The most common mistake is the assumption that neutrality means not taking sides or being unbiased in your opinions. This isn’t true at all! Being neutral means giving equal respect and attention to all parties involved in a conflict, no matter how difficult it may be.

Being impartial also does not mean treating everyone equally; rather, it involves paying attention to how different groups are treated differently based on their identity (for example: women and men).

Impartiality

Impartiality is the principle of treating all people equally and without discrimination. Impartiality is a core value of humanitarian action, which ensures that the assistance provided by humanitarian workers and organizations reaches those in greatest need regardless of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. This principle protects and promotes human dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Impartiality is a cornerstone of the humanitarian principles that guide our work around the world:

Independence

Voluntary service

This principle is so important that it’s number one on the list. It refers to the practice of voluntary service and the core value of humanitarian action.

Voluntary service means helping those in need without expecting anything in return, even if there isn’t an immediate reward for your efforts. For example, when you volunteer to teach English at an orphanage or mentor a child through their schoolwork, you’re volunteering your time and skills because you want to help people who have less than you do.

There are many ways to volunteer: giving your time, donating money or goods (like food or clothes), or organizing events like bake sales are all examples of voluntary service. You can also volunteer by teaching someone how to do something (for example: fixing a car engine). As long as it’s something that doesn’t take away from their ability to help themselves later on (like taking care of themselves) then it counts as voluntary service!

Know the basics

“You must learn the basics. The principles of humanitarian action are not difficult to understand; they’re pretty straightforward and simple. But many people don’t know them, so they make mistakes that can be costly and even dangerous. Here’s a quick review:

Conclusion

Humanitarian action is about more than just saving lives. It’s about helping people to live their lives with dignity and respect. The five principles listed above are the foundation of all humanitarian work, and they provide guidance for everyone involved—from volunteers to aid workers, from donors and governments to the public at large.

RUCHI RATHOR


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