MSF's Top Ten Humanitarian Crises of 2008

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Article Source: doctorswithoutborders.org

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The report underscores major difficulties in bringing assistance to people affected by conflict. The lack of global attention to the growing prevalence of HIV-tuberculosis co-infection and the critical need for increased global efforts to prevent and treat childhood malnutrition—the underlying cause of death for up to five million children per year—are also included in the list.

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“Working on the frontlines of crisis zones throughout the world, MSF medical teams witness firsthand the medical and psychological consequences people endure from extreme violence, displacement, and neglected—yet treatable—diseases and health needs. In some of these places, it is extremely difficult for aid groups to access populations requiring help. Where we are able to provide assistance, we have a special responsibility to bear witness and speak out about intolerable suffering and draw attention to basic humanitarian needs—needs that are often largely ignored.”

— Dr. Christophe Fournier
MSF International Council President

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#1 - Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:33 AM EST

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This is interesting and sad at the same time. You would think the UN would have a top ten list, or top 100 list, and focus resources towards easing human suffering.

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#2 - Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:39 PM EST

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JCAtom

yes, but you know how it goes...first things first.

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#2.1 - Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:41 PM EST

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It's been awhile since I've scanned the UN Charter, I don't seem to recall "protecting humanity from extreme poverty" being in it. It was formed to prevent another world war.. so it's focus is peacekeeping. But what the wise founders overlooked, was that if you free entire civilizations from extreme poverty... teach them sustainable skills that provide a livelihood.. the need for war diminishes exponentially.

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3 votes

#2.2 - Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:18 PM EST

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JCAtom

...if you free entire civilizations from extreme poverty... teach them sustainable skills that provide a livelihood.. the need for war diminishes exponentially...

...first things first...

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4 votes

#2.3 - Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:22 PM EST

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Raat ki Raani

With the world's attention focussed on a humanitarian crisis developing in Gaza, it is worth not forgetting these 10 zones. Largely ignored by the heavyweights in media reporting.

A link to the slideshow. And an extract from the corresponding Press Release…

Many of the countries on this year’s list illustrate the ever-shrinking space for impartial humanitarian action, making it extremely difficult to deliver aid to those most affected and vulnerable. Aid organizations now operate with increased security risks and in generally more hazardous and threatening environments. In highly politicized and volatile conflicts such as those in Somalia, Pakistan, Sudan, and Iraq, MSF—despite its neutrality and independence—is limited in its ability to directly address immense medical needs.

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#3 - Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:24 AM EST

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Thanks Raat.

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#3.1 - Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:54 AM EST

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