Dignity and humanitarian action in displacement

Dignity is a frequently invoked concept in humanitarian action and human rights. Yet, despite being a word with positive connotations, there is little agreement as to what it exactly entails. This paper explores what a dignified humanitarian response could or should look like. It suggests six recomm...

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Published in:Policy File 2019
Main Authors: Mosel, Irina, Holloway, Kerrie
Format: Report
Language:English
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Overseas Development Institute
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Summary:Dignity is a frequently invoked concept in humanitarian action and human rights. Yet, despite being a word with positive connotations, there is little agreement as to what it exactly entails. This paper explores what a dignified humanitarian response could or should look like. It suggests six recommendations for incorporating dignity into a humanitarian response.