Originally post on the JHR U of T Blog
Last night I checked out a discussion on the new book “Humanitarian Negotiations Revealed: The Case of MSF”. Not knowing anything about the contents of the book, I wandered into this session armed with only my curiosity and some background knowledge of MSF’s amazing work. I walked out of that room with much respect for MSF and those who work for the organization. I am impressed by MSF not only because what they do is incredibly logistically, morally, emotionally and physically demanding – but also by of the willingness of the organization to frankly examine and analyze events and adopt a fact-based outlook that rejects a mythical “humanitarianism’s golden age”. They are also committed to what they do – which is provide medical assistance to those in emergency and crisis situations in over 60 countries around the world. Continue reading
