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Humanitarian Myths and Hubris: A Critical Self-Portrait from Médecins Sans Frontières
Edited by Duncan McLean, Edited by Françoise Duroch, Edited by Amy Mavor
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This collective work offers a critical analysis of contemporary humanitarian action, through the prism of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). Initially created to provide healthcare to the most vulnerable populations in crisis-stricken countries, MSF has grown from just a few dozen members in 1971 to a movement of over 67,000 people with an annual budget of over 2 billion euros. But in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, many of the founding principles and myths surrounding its creation are questioned or undermined. The post-COVID era has been marked by a reinforcement or acceleration of pre-existing trends that continue to challenge the work of humanitarian organisations: restrictive, or indeed hostile, state policies; the presence of non-state actors in counter-terrorism contexts; questionable adherence to international humanitarian law. MSF must also address several key issues, such as combating discrimination, defining its position with regard to protest movements in countries of intervention, confronting challenges related to climate change and global health security, and safeguarding patients’ personal data. Drawing on the viewpoints of practitioners, analysts, and academics, this book will be an essential read for anyone engaged in or curious about humanitarian action.
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published date | 22 Jan 2026
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 234
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 470g
ISBN | 978-1-0328-9324-2
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BISAC | social science / disasters & disaster relief
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