
KUNO's Podcast
Hugo Slim on the origins of contemporary humanitarianism
<p>Hugo Slim’s keynote speech first delved into the origins of contemporary humanitarianism, recounting its journey through the 18th and 19th centuries, when a mutual sense of humanity and a shared moral community were embraced. He highlighted the milestones of this historical road towards humanitarianism: the recognition of wounded soldiers and prisoners of war, the attention that arose to non-combatant civilians and refugees, followed by the invention of human rights, IHL, and the humanitarian principles. He celebrated the sector’s growth, its ability to save lives, and the knowledge it has accumulated about suffering and need, whilst also acknowledging the...

