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The Politics of Protection

The Limits of Humanitarian Action
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For the past decade, humanitarian actors have increasingly sought not only to assist people affected by conflicts and natural disasters, but also to protect them. “Protection” is a noble word, with positive connotations, but what does it actually mean in practice? Does increased engagement in protection activities by humanitarian agencies jeopardize the cornerstone humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality? In The Politics of Protection, Ferris examines inconsistent ways in which protection is defined and applied. Her case studies, ranging from Iraq to Katrina, illustrate the challenges—and limitations— of protecting vulnerable populations from the ravages of war and natural disasters.

Author Biography:

Elizabeth G. Ferris is a senior fellow in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution, where she is codirector of the Brookings Project on Internal Displacement. Prior to joining Brookings she spent twenty years in the field of humanitarian assistance, most recently with the World Council of Churches in Geneva.
Release date Australia
March 30th, 2011
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Pages
382
Dimensions
151x229x20
ISBN-13
9780815721376
Product ID
10132246

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