Introduction to History of Humanitarianism

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This badge is for the Introduction to History of Humanitarianism module which is part of HOP Fundamentals Introduction and Background pathway. The Introduction to History of Humanitarianism module takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

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• Describe the origins of humanitarianism in the nineteenth and twentieth century. • Describe how humanitarian ideals and practices have changed over the last 200 years. • List the meanings of the term ‘humanitarianism’ and ‘internationalism’ in historical context. • Describe the role of humanitarianism in both challenging, and creating, global inequalities. • Identify the principles of ‘neutrality’, ‘impartiality’ and ‘independence’, and how far they have been upheld in past humanitarian action. • Use past humanitarian dilemmas to think about contemporary challenges facing the sector.

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Introduction to History of Humanitarianism

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