A Framework for Survival: Health, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Assistance in Conflicts and Disasters

by Cahill,Kevin M.

• ISBN13: 9780415922340
• ISBN10: 0415922348
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-09-24
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Wars and natural disasters--from the Balkans to the Sudan, and from Afghanistan to Central Africa--have increasingly placed humanitarian workers in the crossfire. Kevin M. Cahill has assembled an international team of renowned experts to offer a much-needed assessment of the moral, legal and political dilemmas and consequences of humanitarian assistance. Focusing on health issues,A Framework for Survivaltakes an unflinching look at the reality facing the nations and people involved, from refugees to relief organizations. In contrast to conventional military, economic and geopolitical strategies, it suggests rational and effective solutions and foreign policy recommendations. With the collapse of many government infrastructures since the end of the Cold War, the success or failure of humanitarian efforts may, to a large extent, define the world's chances for survival.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
List of Acronyms	xi
Foreword	xiii
H.E. Mr. Kofi Annan
Introduction	1	(10)
Kevin M. Cahill
PART I: REALITY	11	(176)
The Public-Health Consequences of Inaction	13	(13)
Lessons Learned in Responding to Sudden Population Displacements
Michael J. Toole
Clinical Aspects of Famine	26	(5)
Kevin M. Cahill
When the System Doesn't Work	31	(18)
Somalia 1992
Jennifer Leaning
Refugee Women	49	(11)
Overcoming the Odds
Mary F. Diaz
Mediating for Children	60	(36)
Child Protection in Armed Conflicts	60	(36)
Nigel Fisher
The American Medical Establishment	96	(13)
An Absent Partner
H. Jack Geiger
The Contribution of International Humanitarian Law to the Restoration and Maintenance of Peace	109	(13)
Michel Veuthey
Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance and the Sovereignty of States	122	(15)
Richard Falk
The Economics of Neglect	137	(17)
Partha Dasgupta
Reflections from the Donor	154	(12)
Obligations and Responsibilities of All Nations
Lord David Owen
Concerns of Recipient States	166	(21)
Abdulrahim Abby Farah
PART II: PLAYERS	187	(84)
The Challenges of Humanitarian Action	189	(11)
Protecting People and Supporting Peace
Jan Eliasson
The Plight of Refugees	200	(16)
Issues and Problems Affecting Their Humanitarian Needs	200	(16)
Sadako Ogata
Relief and Reality	216	(10)
Philip Johnston
The Medecins Sans Frontieres Experience	226	(19)
Joelle Tanguy
The Changing Roles of Voluntary Organizations	245	(12)
Aengus Finucane
Bangladesh	257	(14)
From Cyclones to Sustainable Development
Fazle H. Abed
PART III: SOLUTIONS AND FUTURE OPTIONS	271	(58)
Training for Humanitarian Assistance	273	(6)
Kevin M. Cahill
Underwriting Humanitarian Assistance	279	(19)
Mobilizing Resources for Effective Action
Shepard Forman
Learning the Lessons of Coordination	298	(19)
Larry Minear
Meeting the Challenges of the New Millennium	317	(12)
Cyrus Vance
Conclusion	329	(2)
Appendix	331	(10)
Notes	341	(24)
About the Authors	365	(4)
The Center for International Health and Cooperation	369	(2)
Index	371