NASSIR Posted September 13, 2010 Humanitarian Message to all the warring parties in Mogadisho, Hiiraan, Puntland, and many other places... I would like to take this opportunity to renew my call to all parties to the conflict in Somalia to create an environment whereby aid can be delivered safely and effectively. On this day it is important to remind ourselves of the underlying principles of humanitarianism that we work to uphold: Humanity is the principle that suffering must be addressed wherever it is found. This is the principle that has brought humanitarian assistance to Somalia and keeps agencies motivated to deliver lifesaving assistance despite the challenges. Impartiality is the principle that humanitarian assistance must be given and prioritized solely on the basis of need. Humanitarian agencies can not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political opinion, race, or religion. Neutrality affirms that humanitarian assistance must be provided without engaging in hostilities or taking sides in controversies of a political, religious, or ideological nature. Operational Independence means that humanitarian action must be autonomous from political, economic, military or other objectives that any actor may hold with regard to areas where humanitarian action is being implemented. These are the principles that continue to guide the actions of humanitarian organisations and their personnel... Mark Bowden Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator August 29, 2010 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
