Main speaker: Dr Hugo Slim, Head of Policy at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

This learning session will provide a more in-depth treatment of the principle of humanity, focusing on practical dilemmas in its application. Directly following this learning session, a discussion and consultation event in support of the World Humanitarian Summit was organized on the same topic.

Learning objectives

- Understanding of the core humanitarian principle of humanity, both in its definition and its implementation.
- Knowledge of examples of the practical implications of humanity in the course of humanitarian action.
- Understanding of the nature of challenges and dilemmas involved in translating humanity into operations.
- Familiarity with the role that humanity plays within the ICRC, and in their interactions with other actors.

For more info, resources, and assessments for PHAP members, visit https://phap.org/OLS-HLP-7