The Cositive Analysis Of The Positive Definition Of Humanitarian Assistance
1.2.2 Positive Definition of Humanitarian Assistance
Now, when it was clarified how the term ‘humanitarian assistance’ will not be understood and used for the purpose of this thesis, it is time to focus on the opposite issue. As was stated above, there are different definitions of humanitarian assistance. According to XX: ‘The term humanitarian assistance, as used in the framework of armed conflict, addresses relief schemes provided to a civilian population – generally from outside.’ Some scholars define it as ‘an assistance of an exclusively humanitarian character, provided by the international community, to meet the immediate needs of victims of emergency situations’ , while the World Health Organization considers it to be ‘[an a]id that …show more content…
With respect to the scope and aim of this paper it will be understood as meaning that kind of action or aid which has an exclusively humanitarian character, aims to meet the essential needs of civilian population in armed conflict situations, and is provided by external or internal actors (e.g.: NGOs, international organizations, States). When used, the terms ‘humanitarian action’ or ‘relief action’ will be regarded as synonyms.
The reasons leading to this choice of elements are following. First, the definition will include only actions of an exclusively humanitarian character as the aim of this thesis is to focus on that kind of actions which bring relief to victims. The thesis is not intended to deal with that kind of actions which have a different primary motivation, e.g.: economic profit, military interests, or sustainable …show more content…
First, the thesis will offer a brief outline of the development of the concept and meaning of humanitarian assistance throughout the history focusing primarily on the main milestones and their influence.
Secondly, the thesis will focus on the circumstances which trigger the need for humanitarian assistance.
Thirdly, the thesis will be concerned with the character of humanitarian assistance and with the principles of humanity, neutrality, and impartiality.
Subsequent part of the thesis will deal with the issue of consent and will discuss whether there is an obligation to grant a consent for a humanitarian assistance and from whom it should be sought.
Finally, the thesis will focus on the facilitation of humanitarian assistance and to its following aspects: the material scope, the facilitation of passage, the issue of control over humanitarian operations and consignments, the safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, and the obligations of third States.
The last part of the thesis will be dedicated to the conclusion.
1.4 Methods and Sources of the
Now, when it was clarified how the term ‘humanitarian assistance’ will not be understood and used for the purpose of this thesis, it is time to focus on the opposite issue. As was stated above, there are different definitions of humanitarian assistance. According to XX: ‘The term humanitarian assistance, as used in the framework of armed conflict, addresses relief schemes provided to a civilian population – generally from outside.’ Some scholars define it as ‘an assistance of an exclusively humanitarian character, provided by the international community, to meet the immediate needs of victims of emergency situations’ , while the World Health Organization considers it to be ‘[an a]id that …show more content…
With respect to the scope and aim of this paper it will be understood as meaning that kind of action or aid which has an exclusively humanitarian character, aims to meet the essential needs of civilian population in armed conflict situations, and is provided by external or internal actors (e.g.: NGOs, international organizations, States). When used, the terms ‘humanitarian action’ or ‘relief action’ will be regarded as synonyms.
The reasons leading to this choice of elements are following. First, the definition will include only actions of an exclusively humanitarian character as the aim of this thesis is to focus on that kind of actions which bring relief to victims. The thesis is not intended to deal with that kind of actions which have a different primary motivation, e.g.: economic profit, military interests, or sustainable …show more content…
First, the thesis will offer a brief outline of the development of the concept and meaning of humanitarian assistance throughout the history focusing primarily on the main milestones and their influence.
Secondly, the thesis will focus on the circumstances which trigger the need for humanitarian assistance.
Thirdly, the thesis will be concerned with the character of humanitarian assistance and with the principles of humanity, neutrality, and impartiality.
Subsequent part of the thesis will deal with the issue of consent and will discuss whether there is an obligation to grant a consent for a humanitarian assistance and from whom it should be sought.
Finally, the thesis will focus on the facilitation of humanitarian assistance and to its following aspects: the material scope, the facilitation of passage, the issue of control over humanitarian operations and consignments, the safety and freedom of movement of humanitarian personnel, and the obligations of third States.
The last part of the thesis will be dedicated to the conclusion.
1.4 Methods and Sources of the