History and Humanitarianism: Understanding humanitarian action - past, present and future

By plicatus.org in Relief Services 1694 views 17th September 2016 Video Duration: 00:12:05
The latest film from the Arts and Humanities Research Council looks at how arts and humanities academics are working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva to help refresh understanding on how principled humanitarian action is delivered, both in the past and today.

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