Lecture Theatre A, University Place, The University of Manchester. Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at The University of Manchester is organising a book launch for 'Humanitarian Negotiations Revealed' to celebrate MSF's 40th annivesary this year.
The book launch will be held on the 8th December 2011 with an expert panel discussion, Q&A and drinks reception.
Humanitarian Negotiations Revealed
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There will also be opportunities to purchase the book on the night.
About the book
The book examines the reality of the compromises MSF made – some successfully and some less so – to try and help the people suffering most in the world today.
It is written by MSF insiders, but is far from a PR exercise. Decisions made in the ‘heat of battle’ by MSF are unpicked and critiqued.
Released just a few weeks before MSF celebrates its fortieth anniversary, the book sets out to deliberately puncture a number of the myths that place humanitarianism above politics and describes how in fact it is the difficult negotiations with varying parties, each of whom have their own vested interests, that can permit an aid agency to work in a given area – or not.
At a time where humanitarian actors are questioning their ability to overcome the obstacles they are encountering, this book seeks to help fuel the debate on their ambitions and the best ways of fulfilling them.
This event is free of charge. To register and for more information, please visit the event page on the HCRI website or contact HCRI Administator Betty-Ann Bristow Betty-ann.bristow@manchester.ac.uk or tel: (0161) 275-0464