The comment you heard probably intended to address who is bound by IHL. In this regard, the comment is correct: IHL binds all parties to the conflict (i.e. state military forces and armed groups). What follows next is the question of what substantive...
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Amjad Mohamed-Saleem
8 August 2015
There is a recognition of the tensions between faith-based organizations (FBOs) and the humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality – particularly in terms of perceptions relating to FBOs working with their own communities as well as conversion and proselytization.
FBOs...
Amjad Mohamed-Saleem
8 August 2015
The first thing is to be open and transparent. There is often a natural suspicion that western Christian organisations are coming to convert people. You need to allay people’s fears and start to build trust that you are coming to help them. Even if one is spiritual and practicing, this...
Amjad Mohamed-Saleem
8 August 2015
In many cases, faith-based organizations (FBOs) and institutions are first responders and the places that people run to for support or sanctuary. In these cases, they can often be best placed to efficiently deliver aid.
In other cases, like we have seen in parts of Pakistan and...
Amjad Mohamed-Saleem
8 August 2015
I think it depends on which faith-based organizations (FBOs) we are speaking about. Organizations such as CAFOD, Christian Aid, and others have succeeded in striking that balance with regards to professionalism and commitment.
The challenge is with the smaller international NGOs as well...